THE South African National Water Week is under way, from 18 to 24 March, and this year the theme is Access to safe water by 2030 – possible through nature.
eThekwini communications head, Tozi Mthethwa said this important week coincides with World Water Day on 22 March, and is dedicated to creating awareness on how solutions already found in nature can be used to reduce floods, drought and water pollution.
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She said National Water Week is an annual water campaign that aims to raise awareness among South Africans about the importance of water and the role it plays in our lives, hence it is important to use it sparingly.
“This year’s National Water Week comes at a time when the country and the City faces a drought situation. A number of water awareness campaigns and interventions were implemented by the City to mitigate the drought and to educate residents about water conservation,” said Mthethwa.
The City is appealing to residents to use water sparingly and are encouraging them to report water leaks immediately to its 24-hour contact centre on 080 311 11 11 or its WhatsApp line number, 073 148 3477.
To lend a helping hand, the municipality has issued a list of water-saving tips. By adopting even one of the following suggestions at school, workplace and at home you can help to preserve our planet:
•Only flush the toilet when necessary.
•Do not use a lot of water when bathing.
•Put a container to minimise the waste of water before you go to shower.
•Use glass/cup and close all taps when: brushing teeth, washing hair or shaving.
•Use little soap when washing dishes so that you use little water to rinse.
•Use a container when washing a car instead of using a hose pipe.
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