Tips to conserve water
Residents are urged to join the municipality in this effort by adopting water-saving practices to avoid Day Zero.
The CoE wishes to remind residents of the importance of water conservation, especially during spring.
“As the temperatures begin to rise, so will the use of water, and during that time, we all must do our part to preserve this limited resource.
“The city is committed to promoting water conservation and sustainability. We encourage all residents to join us in this effort by adopting water-saving practices to avoid Day Zero,” said Zweli Dlamini, the city spokesperson.
Below are some water-saving tips to help residents:
• Water your lawn and garden in the early morning or evening to minimise evaporation;
• Fix leaks in your irrigation system and adjust watering schedules based on seasonal needs;
• Sweep driveways, sidewalks and steps rather than hosing them off;
• Plant drought-tolerant plants and trees that require less water;
• Use a spring-loaded shutoff nozzle on your garden hose to avoid water waste;
• Avoid washing cars with hosepipes. Use buckets instead and
• Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth.
“By following these tips and prioritising water conservation, residents can save money on their water bill and reduce strain on the water treatment facilities,” Dlamini added.
Residents are urged to report any water leaks through the city’s call centre using any of these platforms:
• Call centre on 0860 543 000;
• Twitter handle CoE_Call_Centre;
• Send an email to call.centre@ekurhuleni.gov.za; and
• The My Ekurhuleni App.
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