Play your part, use water wisely

eTHEKWINI Municipality appeals to residents to use water sparingly as the current status of the Hazelmere dam level is 35.06 percent and the water level is dropping.

Operationally, the municipality has had to shut down certain reservoirs in the northern region. Despite an appeal urging customers to save water, consumers have not heeded
the call to conserve water.

The public needs to take active steps to save water. It must also be noted that the recent rainfall did not make any positive impact on the level of Hazelmere Dam.
Umgeni Water is monitoring storage dams closely and advising the municipality timeously regarding action required.

Water saving tips for residents:
* Do not water the garden;

* Avoid washing cars if possible or use water in a bucket instead of hosepipe;

* Do not fill the swimming pools;

* Do not leave the tap running when brushing your teeth or for any other activities;

* A two-minute shower is better that bathing in a bath tub;

* Instead of washing clothes everyday with half a load, wash every alternate day with a full load;

* When washing vegetables, wash them in a dish, instead of under running water;

* Read your meter on a daily basis to ensure there are no internal leaks on your property;

* If you are going away, close the main valve;

* When washing dishes do not use running water, rather fill the basin;

* Report leaks to the call centre;

* Use water sparingly and wisely, do not waste water in any way.

To avert further water curtailments, report illegal water connections and water leaks to 080-13-13-013, SMS 43554 or email Eservices@durban.gov.za