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Mitigating the Impact of Electricity Disruption on Water Supply

Water Research CommissionRef: https://www.wrc.org.za/2026/07/07/mitigating-the-impact-of-electricity-disruption-on-water-supply/?utm_source=rss&

Official source

Source domain: wrc.org.za

Collected on 19 September 2026

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What this means

This document is a press release published by the Water Research Commission discussing the findings of a study on the impact of electricity disruptions and load shedding on water supply and municipal infrastructure. It highlights the vulnerability of municipal and water board systems, particularly in large metros like Tshwane and Gauteng, due to a lack of backup preparedness.

Facts

Places

City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Reference

https://www.wrc.org.za/2026/07/07/mitigating-the-impact-of-electricity-disruption-on-water-supply/?utm_source=rss&

Key Takeaways

  • Water Research Commission
  • Mitigating the Impact of Electricity Disruption on Water Supply
  • July 7, 2026
  • Jay Bhagwan
  • Tshwane Municipality
  • Rand Water
  • Magalies Water
  • Water Research Commission (WRC)
  • Rand Water
  • Magalies Water

Dates

Closing Date

7 July 2026