It may be that some dams are almost full but the issues are far more complex and rain patterns are not predictable.
It is in light of this that Johannesburg Water has put in place Level 1 water restrictions, as the Vaal Dam water levels are below 80 per cent.
The City has also urged residents to comply with the City’s by-laws.
Residents are only allowed to water gardens between 6pm and 6am and are prohibited from using a hosepipe carrying municipal water to clean paved areas and driveways.
In order to save water, residents are advised to follow these tips:
- Use grey bath water for paved areas
- Shower for only 2 mins
- Turn off taps when brushing your teeth and shaving
- Only flush the toilet when necessary.
See Johannesburg Water’s tweet below:
#LEVEL1WaterRestriction
You’re ONLY allowed to water gardens between 18h00- 06h00am. pic.twitter.com/XmcsleUsrX— Johannesburg Water (@JHBWater) January 22, 2018
#LEVEL1WaterRestrictions
Consumers are prohibited from using a hose-pipe to clean paved areas and driveways with municipal water. ^NN pic.twitter.com/Yv3p8obTvY— Johannesburg Water (@JHBWater) January 22, 2018
