Emergency water shedding introduced

The City of Bulawayo would like to advise members of the public that there will be an emergency re-introduction of a 48 hour water shedding programme to areas that are supplied by both Criterion and Magwegwe Reservoirs as and when need arises. This will be done to protect the two Reservoirs from reaching critical levels and has been necessitated by;

1. Erratic pumping from both Mtshabezi and Nyamandlovu

2. Low water levels in both Upper Ncema and Umzingwane dams.

This has impacted on the availability of raw water for treatment at Criterion Waterworks and also the levels of Magwegwe Reservoir. The water shedding programme is subject to change if the reservoir level improves or deteriorates beyond the critical level. All the areas that are likely to be affected for more than 48hrs will have water supply by bowsers. Residents are urged to conserve water until further notice.

Bulawayo City Council would like to urge all residents to conserve and use water sparingly. The City of Bulawayo wishes to apologise to its valued consumers for the inconvenience likely to be caused.