{"id":109164,"date":"2015-12-23T11:31:55","date_gmt":"2015-12-23T09:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=109164"},"modified":"2015-12-23T08:38:49","modified_gmt":"2015-12-23T06:38:49","slug":"use-water-sparingly-as-sporadic-heat-waves-persist-says-metro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2015\/12\/23\/use-water-sparingly-as-sporadic-heat-waves-persist-says-metro\/","title":{"rendered":"Use water sparingly as sporadic heat waves persist – says metro"},"content":{"rendered":"

The metro encourages residents and businesses to utilise water sparingly as sporadic heat waves persist.<\/p>\n

Although the metro\u2019s water supply network has remained stable for weeks, the demand for water is still high.<\/p>

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Thus the call for consumers to remain active partners and continue to preserve the precious resource.<\/p>\n

Last week the metro announced<\/a> that no irrigation activities should take place between 8am and 4pm.<\/p>

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\u201cAlthough the situation has improved since last month\u2019s water shortage, we still urge consumers to abide by water conservation measures such as refraining from utilising a hosepipe to water their gardens, wash their cars and paved outdoor areas, as well as filling swimming pools during the stipulated hours,\u201d said\u00a0spokesperson for the metro, Themba Gadebe.<\/p>\n

Residents are further encouraged to be water wise by applying the following water saving tips:<\/p>\n

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  • Use a bucket and a sponge when washing the car and not a hosepipe;<\/li>\n
  • Prevent children from pouring water at each other and leaving taps running;<\/li>\n
  • Use “grey water” – used water from baths, washing machines – to water your garden;<\/li>\n
  • Take a five-minute shower a day, instead of a bath;<\/li>\n
  • Repair leakages on your property, otherwise contact the municipal services call centre number on 086 054 3000 for leaks requiring the municipality\u2019s attention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>
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