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Tshwane probing water quality concerns, as Klipgat Reservoir levels drop to 1.5% [SOUND]

# The City of Tshwane says it is investigating water quality concerns affecting the Klipgat area and surrounding communities. Preliminary assessments indicate that the Klipgat Reservoir is currently sitting at a critically low level of approximately 1.5-percent capacity. The metro’s spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo, says when reservoir levels drop this low, the pressure in the network weakens, which can sometimes cause changes in water colour, taste or odour:

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