Twitter responds to Joburg Water restrictions
JOHANNESBURG - Following the announcement of water restrictions by MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services Department, Anthony Still, residents on social media have given their responses.
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Still said at a media briefing on 5 September that Rand Water will be reducing their supply to Johannesburg Water by 15 percent from 6 September. Still has urged residents to reduce their water usage and comply with the existing Level 2 water restrictions.
Local residents have taken to twitter to express their thoughts on the recent announcement, with many applauding the decision and others requesting clarify from the City of Johannesburg.
https://twitter.com/ThulaSiyo/status/773037509072789504
Do what you can to save water & avoid #water restrictions in @CityofJoburgZA https://t.co/DmWbp0IvMX
— Flauna (@flauna_za) September 6, 2016
None funny about Joburg and water scarcity.. Last year water shedding episodes gave me such heartburn. Had us storing water in 2L J.I.C
— Ayanda M* (@Ayola_M) September 6, 2016
Many residents took to social media to report, and also asked questions with the City of Johannesburg answering their queries regarding the new restrictions:
Is this #WaterRestrictionTariffs only applicable to Joburg ratepayers? No, other GP municipalities have instituted water restrictions^LN
— City of Joburg (@CityofJoburgZA) September 6, 2016
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https://twitter.com/ICodeIRide/status/773037800845414400
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