Level 1 water restrictions remain in place in Joburg
The City of Joburg has again urged all customers to continue to use water sparingly as the rain-starved winter months approach.
The MMC for Environment, Infrastructure and Service Delivery, Councillor Nico De Jager, reminds all Johannesburg residents that level 1 water restrictions in the municipality are still in place.
Johannesburg Water, in an effort to maintain a culture of water conservation, is still implementing level 1 water restrictions according to Section 44 (3) of the Water Services By-law:
• On an annual basis, between 6 am – 6 pm during September 1 and March 31; and between 8 am – 4 pm during April 1 and August 31, all consumers are prohibited from watering and irrigating their gardens;
• All consumers are prohibited from using a hose-pipe to clean paved areas and driveways with municipal water.
The City of Joburg has again urged all customers to continue to use water sparingly as the rain-starved winter months approach. South Africa is a water scarce country and at all times residents are reminded to conserve water by practising the following water saving tips:
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• 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 100 mm.
• Re-use water to water your garden or pot plants.
Residents are also advised to continue to report all burst pipes, leaking water meters, and open hydrants to: call: 011 375 5555, SMS 082 653 2143 or visit www.johannesburgwater.co.za or tweet @Jhbwater
The risk of demand exceeding supply in the intervening period between now and the commissioning of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Project (2025) remains a real threat. The implementation of by-law enforcement is critical for Johannesburg and consumers are urged to continue to report non-compliance by phoning the JMPD 24/7 hotline on 011 758 9650.
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