Water is scarce, use it wisely
Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Water, Sanitation and Energy, Tiisetso Nketle, has urged residents to use water to stay hydrated, yet sparingly, and to avoid direct sunlight and congested places where air ventilation is minimal to avoid heatstroke.
Ekurhuleni residents are urged to use water sparingly as temperatures rise in many parts of Gauteng.
Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Water, Sanitation and Energy, Tiisetso Nketle, has urged residents to use water to stay hydrated, yet sparingly, and to avoid direct sunlight and congested places where air ventilation is minimal to avoid heatstroke.
“To ensure water is used wisely during these high temperature conditions, residents should refrain from watering gardens and filling swimming pools during the day, and not use hosepipes when washing cars,” Nketle added.
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Residents can report water leaks at their area’s customer care centre, nearest depot, or call the City’s call centre at 086 054 3000 or use the My Ekurhuleni App.
Follow these water saving tips to reduce your consumption and therefore preserve the available water resources:
• Turn the tap off between washing your face, brushing your teeth or shaving.
• Taking a five-minute shower a day, instead of a bath. A shower will use a third of the water used for bathing in a bathtub. If you prefer to bath, do not fill up the bathtub.
• Use low-flow shower heads, dual-flush toilet mechanisms and water-efficient washing machines.
• Fix leaking toilets; avoid flushing the toilet unnecessarily by disposing of tissues, insects and other waste in the trash rather than the toilet.
• Do not excessively backwash your swimming pool.
• Use a bucket rather than a hose to wash your car and water the garden.
