Sir
I read with interest the story on the water restrictions that many deem as unfair as some parts of Endumeni have water while other parts do not. The question that arises is what can be done about it? In previous times, there were inspectors who checked on and issued fines to those breaking the water restriction laws – watering their gardens, washing cars etc.
However, like most things now, no laws are implemented – we do not have to enter the Coronation Park debate to know that those signs in the park that say, no fires, no alcohol, no littering etc. are just suggestions and are not policed and the laws not implemented.
It is much the same with the water restrictions. No one is going to police the restrictions so the authorities have no choice but to introduce a way of reducing the water pressure which impacts on those living ”uphill” but due to the vagaries of gradient and the pipeline sometimes even lower parts may be without water too – but generally, in Dundee, from the CBD down to Mpati area the water never goes off (pressure may drop) but from say Pro Nobis up, there is nothing for large parts of the day and night. Which is fine. We all know this is one of the worst droughts ever and comes on the back of another drought.
Perhaps the fairest thing to do is to turn off the water for everyone say from 10am to 5pm and then from 8pm to 5am. If everyone has no water at that time no one can call it unfair. It is when you see your neighbour getting water and you don’t that tempers rise. The authorities must really employ Park Police and Water Police to ensure the laws are not broken.
Brian C
Glencoe
