First published Oct 27, 2026, 2:07:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 27, 2026, 2:07:15 PM UTC

Gauteng adopts plan to cut high water losses

Gauteng adopted a plan tied to a national framework target of reducing non-revenue water below 25% by 2035. The source reports that Gauteng loses or fails to account for about 48% of its water, including an estimated 431 billion litres annually from burst and leaking pipes.

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The reported water losses are linked to unreliable supply for some Gauteng residents and substantial lost municipal revenue.

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