The City of Ekurhuleni has noted with pride the recent report by the water supply entity, Rand Water, that it has used 10.5 per cent less water than the allocated target for the period from July 2017 to June 2018.
According to metro spokesperson, Themba Gadebe, the City has illustrated its seriousness to conserve the nature’s precious resource by reducing the consumption of water, consuming 16 per cent less water of the total volume supplied since June 2018 to date.
“In this light, the City of Ekurhuleni urges its residents and businesses alike to continue focusing their efforts on implementing simple water consumption patterns that will go a long way in reducing water demand especially with the approaching summer season,” said Gadebe.
He reminded that water demand increases and water-using activities, like gardening and swimming, become prevalent during summer season.
The City’s Member of the Mayoral Committee for Water, Sanitation and Energy Tiisetso Nketle has also urged consumers to be part of the City’s pledge to save water.
“It all starts with behavioural changes of curbing the use of water during this period, which is traditionally when consumption is at its peak,” she said.
Nketle also led a delegation of women from various City service depots on a match through Phola Park recently to share messages of saving water and donated 200 water buckets, 200 basins and basin stoppers which are tools that can be used to ensure water is used sparing in households.
Some of the behavioural changes that can be adopted by residents include:
- Taking short stop-start showers: Wet your body, turn off the tap, soap, then rinse quickly
- Wait for a full laundry load before running washing machines and dishwashers
- Use the rinse water from some washing machines, that allow this function, for the next wash cycle
- Use a cup instead of running taps in the bathroom or kitchen when brushing teeth, shaving, or drinking
- Defrost foods in the fridge or naturally, rather than placing it under running water.
For more information on saving water residents visit https://www.ekurhuleni.gov.za/water-saving-tips.
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