Water to be released from Sterkfontein Dam from Monday
Kempton Express: A technical task team has been established to monitor the implementation of water restrictions as the country tries to mitigate the effects of the drought.
In a statement following a two-day meeting in Cape Town, Cabinet said the target is to reduce supply from Rand Water, the main supplier of potable water in Gauteng, by 687 million litres a day.
“All municipalities within the supply [chain] have been given specific targets to meet in respect of reducing their water consumption,” Cabinet said in the statement issued on Thursday.
“The initial approach has been an incremental one, with a gradual reduction in supplies starting at 5 per cent and gradually increasing to 15 per cent by throttling the main valves.
“From October 3, we shifted to a volume-based restriction.”
Read the full story at kemptonexpress.co.za
Also read:
Metro implements water rationing measures to save water
Water restrictions won’t affect interim readings
Metro plans to reduce leaks by replacing old piping
Water reservoirs reach crisis levels
Follow us on these platforms:
Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter.
For news straight to your phone invite us:
WhatsApp: 079 431 2006
Instagram: benonicitytimes.co.za
