Water restrictions in place – R12 000 fine if not adhered to
Massive fine awaits if residents do not adhere to these water restrictions...
The Ekurhuleni Metro is calling on all residents to adhere to the water restrictions put in place due to the heatwave and delayed seasonal rains.
“Failure to adhere to the restrictions will result in penalties,” says Themba Gadebe, spokesman for the metro.
The following restrictions have been put in place:
- No filling of swimming pools and
- No irrigation of gardens with hosepipes or sprinklers at any time.
According to the MMC for Water and Energy, Doctor Xhakaza, the above measures are classified as unauthorised until the restrictions are lifted.
Penalties for non-compliance will be levied as communicated by the metro.
Should consumers be in contravention of these restrictions by watering their gardens or washing their vehicles with hosepipes, a fine of up to R6 196 will be issued to households while business consumers will be fined R12 626 as well as related administration costs.
“In reducing your consumption, you will be contributing to our efforts to keep the amount of water in our reservoirs at acceptable levels, thus ensuring a consistent supply,” says Xhakaza.
In addition to the restrictions, residents are still encouraged to save water by:
- Not washing pavements with water or cars with hosepipes,
- Reducing showering time,
- Repairing all water pipe leaks, including toilets’ leaking cisterns,
- Avoiding flushing the toilet unnecessarily and
- To report burst pipes immediately to 0860 54 3000.
