City of Ekurhuleni urged the public to use water sparingly due to high demand and stage two Rand Water restrictions that have caused water supply interruptions in Ekurhuleni.
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CoE spokesperson Zweli Dlamini said water consumption has increased in the last few weeks, resulting in a decline of the overall reservoir levels.
Dlamini said the city has employed various measures to improve the reservoir levels.
“Among those is to reduce water pressure at strategic locations and hot spots at night to allow the reservoir levels to pick up. The city also prioritised all major burst pipes and leaks to contain water losses,” Dlamini said.
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He reminded residents that irrigation between 07:00 and 17:00 is prohibited.
Water saving measures are:
- Avoid washing cars with hosepipes, but rather use buckets.
- Avoid watering gardens during the day, but do so between sunset and sunrise.
- Avoid washing pavements with hosepipes, but use brooms to sweep.
- Turn off taps while brushing teeth.
- Do not hesitate to repair the leaking taps.
- Avoid turning on taps fully and turn them off after use.
- Avoid leaving taps running while rinsing hairs or shaving.
- Cover swimming pools to prevent quick water evaporation.
- Install low flow restrictions on taps at home.
- Use cold water to wash hands not hot water.
- Re-using bath water for watering the flower beds and lawns.
- Use water-efficient dishwashers.
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