The water restrictions imposed by various municipalities still apply and South Africans are urged to use this precious resource sparingly, and to cut their water usage by 15 percent.
\n\u201cResidents are not only being asked to be frugal with water, but Joburgers will be charged a tariff if their monthly water consumption exceeds 20 kilolitres of water,\u201d said Graham Craggs, the spokesperson for a prominent insurance company.
\nHomeowners will pay 10 percent extra on consumption between 20 000 litres and 30 000 litres per month, 20 percent extra on consumption between 30 000 litres and 40 000 litres per month, and 30 percent extra for consumption above 40 000 litres.
\n\u201cThis is a significant amount of money to add to your monthly bills,\u201d said Craggs.
\n\u201cThis, plus the fact that South Africa is in a water crisis, should motivate consumers to be frugal with their water usage.\u201d
\nIt is advised to adhere to Level 2 water restrictions if they have been imposed in your municipality. This means residents may not water or irrigate their gardens between 6am and 6pm (this is because water just evaporates), use municipal water to fill their pools, or use hosepipes to wash cars or do things like hosing down paved areas.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Remember that everything you do makes a difference, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem.<\/p> Source:\u00a0 Budget Insurance<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nHere are some more day-to-day water-consumption tips to ensure better water usage, and to prevent extra tariffs:<\/strong><\/p>\n