How much water do you really use on a daily basis?

Ever wondered how much water you use when you do laundry or shower? With many residents unaware of the level 1 water restrictions in our city, Johannesburg Water has put together a few fun illustrations to create awareness using the hashtag #howmuchwateriuse, City Buzz reports.

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#howmuchwateriuse
These are the number of 500ml bottles one uses when cooking. ^NN
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— Johannesburg Water (@JHBWater) January 26, 2018

#howmuchwateriuse
These are the number of 500ml bottles one uses when hand-washing dishes.
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^NN pic.twitter.com/fmXyZZiCg4

— Johannesburg Water (@JHBWater) January 25, 2018

#howmuchwateriuse
These are the number of 500ml bottles one uses per shower. ^NN
👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/ltIXDltf7O

— Johannesburg Water (@JHBWater) January 26, 2018

#howmuchwateriuse
These are the number of 500ml bottles one uses when doing laundry with a washing machine. ^NN
👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/avfO2Bfa1f

— Johannesburg Water (@JHBWater) January 26, 2018

#howmuchwateriuse
These are the number of 500ml bottles one uses per toilet flush.
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^NN pic.twitter.com/lhPsDY9C5i

— Johannesburg Water (@JHBWater) January 25, 2018

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 visit
• www.johannesburgwater.co.za

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
• Use a glass of water to rinse when brushing your teeth
• Take shallow baths. Avoid filling your bath to a depth greater than 100mm
• Reuse water to water your garden or pot plants

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