For the past few weeks we have heard repeatedly about the looming water crisis in our area and in the country.
While everyone watches the weather, hoping for just a little bit of rain and relief, the Mogale City Local Municipality is asking residents to use our precious resource sparingly.
A statement sent out by Mogale City’s communications department states that, following calls from the National Department of Water and Sanitation as well as Rand Water, the council is urging residents to follow suit in an effort to ease pressure on the country’s water supply.
“There has been a lot of strain placed on the province’s and the country’s water resources and supply, all stemming from extremely high temperatures and scarcity of rain,” the statement said.
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These factors have however increased the demand for water, which has placed pressure on Rand Water’s supply.
At the moment, Rand Water recommends water usage of 4 370Ml/d (megalitres per day – a megalitre is one million litres) in its distribution area, but in reality 4 900 Ml/d is being consumed. This means that users are using 530 Ml/d more than the average supply, which is cause for concern.
“Apart from the fact that water is becoming a globally scarce resource, we have been feeling the pinch in our own local cities and Mogale City is no exception. The municipality is also working on water restrictions and once approved and promulgated, the implementation thereof will also take place,” said the statement.
They are urging residents to save water by using these water saving tips:
* Limit your shower time – a five-minute shower instead of a bath. If you prefer to bath, do not fill the bath to the brim.
* Switch the water off while shaving or brushing your teeth.
* Only wash dishes when necessary.
* Fix and report any toilet, pipe or other leaks.
* Do not excessively backwash your swimming pool.
* Use a bucket instead of hosepipe to wash your car.
* Plant indigenous and waterwise plants.
* Use grey water (e.g. water from that bath you couldn’t forgo) to flush toilets.
“This will not only ease the strain on our water resources but also help save some money, which can be used for a good cause,” the statement explained.
For more information on using water better, visit https://www.randwater.co.za and click on the Water Wise logo.
