With water restrictions in full force on the Dolphin Coast it is time for everyone to do their part to save this precious resource.
Start saving water at your home by following these tips:
1. Turn the tap off between washing your face, brushing your teeth or shaving.
2. Take a five-minute shower a day, instead of a bath. This will consume one-third of the water used for bathing in a bath tub, saving up to 400 litres a week. Showering can use up to 20 litres of water per minute. Taking a bath can use between 80 and 150 litres of water per bath.
3. Use low-flow showerheads, dual-flush toilet mechanisms and water-efficient washing machines.
4. Kettles should not be filled to the brim but contain just enough water for your needs. This will reduce your electricity bill as well.
5. Do not over-fill containers like cooking pots as this may result in the use of more energy to heat the water and water wastage.
6. Reducing the toilet flush volume can alone save 20% of total water consumption. This can be done by putting a 2-litre soft drink bottle, filled with water and a little sand to add weight, into the cistern.
7. Fix a leaking toilet otherwise it can waste up to 100 000 litres of water in one year.
8. Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily. Instead dispose of tissues, insects and other waste in the trash. Every time you flush the toilet, 12 litres of water is used.
9. Use “grey water” – used water from baths, washing machines and other safe sources – to flush your toilet and water your garden.
10. Invest in a Jojo tank and collect rain water for watering your garden and flushing your toilets.
Consumers who do not comply with the current water restrictions are be liable for a fine of R3000. You can view a full list of restrictions on the Sembcorp Siza Water website at www.sembcorp-sizawater.co.za.
Alternately, register your cellphone number or email address for alerts: send your details to info-sizawater@sembcorp.co.za or call the customer service department on 032-946 7200 during offfice hours.
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