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CT asked to save water
21/12/2006 21:07 - (SA)
Cape Town - The City of Cape Town wants residents to save water in the light of the soaring summer temperatures, says Danie Kloppers, spokesperson for the city's water demand management services.
He said on Thursday that the city had passed two new by-laws this year aimed at promoting permanent good water demand management practices in anticipation of the long-term effects of global warming.
"The two by-laws prohibit residents from watering their gardens between 10:00 and 16:00.
"They cannot sell water without prior written permission or special agreement," said Kloppers.
In terms of the by-laws, potable water may not be used to damp building sand and other building material to prevent it from being blown away.
Hosepipes must be fitted with automatic, self-closing devices.
"Major water users - those using more than 3 650 kilolitres a year - excluding multiple dwellers' units, must undertake an annual water audit."
Kloppers said commercial carwash industries must re-cycle a minimum of 50% of the water they use.
Those who did not comply, would be fined.
"We call on all residents and visitors to conserve this valuable resource while there is still something to be saved," he said.
Cape Town's dams are 84% full, but with soaring summer temperatures, water demand is at its highest.
- SAPA
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