Metro still on water restriction
“Residents should report water leaks, burst pipes, and all incidents of water wastage. Where possible, water-saving devices should be installed.”
The Tshwane metro says it is still on level 1 water restriction.
This was as a result of the municipality’s efforts in preventing its reservoirs from running dry.
Spokesperson Lindela Mashigo told Rekord that the metro was the only municipality still on level 1 restriction.
“We are awaiting a directive from Rand Water and the Department of Water and Sanitation on whether we should change our level or not,” Mashigo said.
The metro has since called upon business and residents to use water sparingly as well as encourages residents to adopt water-saving measures to prevent a total collapse of the system.
Mashigo also urged residents to report water leakages and burst pipes they come across.
“Residents should report water leaks, burst pipes, and all incidents of water wastage. Where possible, water-saving devices should be installed.”
The metro gave the following water-saving tips:
– Install a low-flow shower head and tap aerators where possible
– Use a dual-flush toilet cistern
– Plant indigenous or drought-resistant shrubs in the garden
– Do not water or irrigate the garden with hosepipes or sprinkler systems between 06:00 and 18:00
– Do not wash vehicles with hosepipes
– Do not fill swimming pools
– Use a broom instead of a hosepipe to clean the driveway or patio
– Collect rainwater to use in the garden or wash the car
– Cover the swimming pool to reduce water evaporation
– Take a shower rather than bath
– Close a tap while brushing teeth or shaving
– Regularly check toilets and taps for leaks.
Recently Rand Water and the metro were embroiled in a turf of war for which should shoulder the responsibility for the lack of water supply to Tshwane residents.
However, last week Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu met with the two entities to find common ground.
The parties resolved that a technical team of his department, Rand Water, and the metro would meet regularly to ensure water supply was properly coordinated.
“The team will on a daily basis share the state of their water supply systems and immediately deal with water supply challenges in the city.
They will also collaborate on water conservation campaigns and mobilise communities to save water, including imposing water restrictions where necessary and lastly, strengthen communication with all stakeholders and members of the public in order to serve residents better and efficiently,” departmental spokesperson Wisane Mavasa, said at the time.
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