Rand Water concerned about water consumption
Rand Water would like to urge consumers to use water sparingly as high temperatures are putting a severe strain on its distribution network.
SEDIBENG.- The continued high consumption may lead to serious water shortages in its areas of supply. Rand Water supplies water to parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North West and the Free State Provinces. During this period, water demand always outstrips supply as some consumers do not adhere to water saving practices. Consumers are requested to adopt water savings measures.
Some water saving measures include:
• Avoid washing cars with hosepipes, but using buckets;
• Avoid watering gardens during the day, but do so between sunset and sunrise;
• Avoid washing pavements with hosepipes, but use brooms to sweep;
• Turn off taps while brushing teeth;
• Do not hesitate to repair the leaking taps;
• Avoid turning on taps fully and turn them off after use;
• Avoid leaving taps running while rinsing hairs or shaving;
• Use sprinkler system, if necessary between sunset and sunrise.
• Cover swimming pools to prevent quick water evaporation;
• Install low flow restrictions on taps at home;
• Use cold water to wash hands not hot water;
• Re-using bath water for watering the flower beds and lawns; and
• Use water efficient dishwashers.
Rand Water is working hard to meet customers’ water demands in its areas of supply.
