When it comes to saving water and adhering to water restrictions, no city or municipality can do a thing without buy-in from residents sticking to regulations. There are numerous ways to save water at home that will make a real difference to usage numbers. Here are some tips to help Tshwane households decrease their water usage:
- Use grey water for watering gardens and flushing toilets. A simple way to get into the habit is to have a bucket in the shower and use that to flush your toilets
- Don’t wait for someone else to report leaks or burst pipes. Find relevant contact numbers on the Tshwane Municipal website
- Install water saving devices
- ONLY water your garden before 06:00 or after 18:00, and ONLY when necessary
- Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway or porches
- Collect as much rainwater for using around the house as possible
- Cover up your swimming pool to reduce the water’s evaporation
- Shower quickly, and instead of having a bath. Showering and bathing can account for more than 20% of water consumption at home. A standard shower head uses between 15 and 25 litres per minute while a water efficient shower head uses between 6 and 8 litres per minute.
- Close the tap while brushing your teeth
