Dam levels in many provinces are still low and the government has urged people to continue to save water as we anticipate a very hot summer. In addition, between October and mid-December 2019, the country experienced below-average rainfall that would be accompanied by hot temperatures thereby raising evaporation levels in the dams. Saving water during hot temperatures might seem like a huge feat but it’s the small change in habits that will have an impact.
Here are some water-saving tips:
1. Bucket showers
Ask any Capetonian and they’ll tell you about this method of showering. The two-year drought in the Western Cape forced people to change their behaviour when it came to saving water. Keep your showers short. Put a bucket in the shower and use the water collected to flush the toilet.
2. No need to flush all the time
There’s a saying: “When it’s yellow, let it mellow, when it’s brown, flush it down”. Avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily as this wastes water. Rather flush when it’s number two. Don’t forget to dispose of waste in the trash bin instead of flushing it down the toilet.
3. Don’t leave your tap running
Whether you are washing your face or brushing your teeth, close the tap and save up to 37 litres of water a day. Rather use a glass of water when you brush your teeth and fill the basin when you wash your face.
4. Full washing loads only
When doing your washing, make sure you do a full load to save water.