With the spring season upon us, temperatures are beginning to rise along with the demand for water and water-usage activities such as gardening and swimming.
With this in mind, the Ekurhuleni metro is urging both its residents and businesses to focus their efforts on implementing simple changes that will go a long way in reducing the demand for water.
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Rand Water has also requested municipalities to curb the use of water during this period, which is traditionally when consumption is at its peak.
The bulk water supplier has implemented stage one of their protocol for the operation of the bulk water distribution network.
This stage calls on municipalities to implement measures to balance the supply and demand for water to mitigate the risk of water interruptions.
According to metro spokesperson, Themba Gadebe, Ekurhuleni is putting in place interventions such as the reduction of water pressure and is prioritising the repair of major pipe bursts. It is also prioritising the detection and repair of leaks
“Residents will therefore experience low water pressure, especially during peak demand times between 5am and 8am and 5pm and 8pm,” said Gadebe.
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“The city is also aware that many industries have entered their peak production season. In order to ensure that a constant supply of water remains, businesses are requested to continue their endeavours to reduce the demand on the municipal water supply system.”
Although water restrictions were lifted in March, irrigation activities are prohibited between the hours of 7am and 5pm.
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