Water restrictions implemented by Joburg Water

According to Joburg Water, supply limits have begun to be applied because of high water demand. Residents are being urged to use water wisely.

According to Nombuso Shabalala, a spokesperson for Joburg Water, “This corresponds with the implementation of the City of Johannesburg’s level one water restrictions, which runs from the first of September to the last day of March each year.”

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Why is Joburg Water implementing restrictions?

The limitations are brought on by rising water use brought on by warmer weather and a lack of rain. Residents are urged by Johannesburg Water to use water wisely.

This, according to the City’s water utility, has also been stressed by bulk water provider Rand Water, which has threatened to enact drastic measures if use is not decreased.

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City of Joburg request

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 practicing the following water saving tips:

• Do not leave taps dripping, close them firmly.
• 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.
• Re-use water to water your garden or pot plants.

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