Tshwane warns of looming water shortages as consumption soars [SOUND]

# The City of Tshwane says high water consumption is putting the city at risk of running out of water, even before summer. Levels in 16 major reservoirs are dropping as demand exceeds limits, with the city currently pumping 22-percent more water than permitted. Prolonged water interruptions could follow if usage doesn’t decrease. The city’s Selby Bokaba urged residents to save water to protect the supply: