Midrand residents are reportedly using a lot more water than they should.
Joburg Water has said that due to an increase in temperature, water consumption throughout the City has increased. However, the City has not received sufficient rain to sustain the current trend of increased water use.
Joburg Water’s spokesperson Eleanor Mavimbela said, “Residents citywide are requested to reduce their water usage with particular caution requested from the greater Midrand area, as water consumption has increased at an alarming rate in the region.”
Should usage not improve drastically, Joburg Water will have no choice but to throttle supply to areas which do not use water sparingly.
“When the National Department of Water and Sanitation lifted the water restrictions in early March 2017, it was agreed that the City of Joburg would retain some level of water restrictions. Residents are therefore reminded that Level 1 water restrictions are still in place.”
With Level 1 restrictions, watering of gardens is not allowed between 6am and 6pm in summer months (1 September to 31 March). Furthermore, it is not allowed to wash paved areas and driveway using hose pipes.
Residents can also implement the following water saving tips:
- Do not leave taps dripping
- Wash your car on the grass. This will water your lawn at the same time
- Use a watering can instead of a hosepipe
- Shorten your showering time
Residents are also urged to continue to report all burst pipes, leaking water meters, open hydrants and leaks to 011 375 5555/ 0860 562 974; SMS 082 653 2143 or www.johannesburgwater.co.za
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