The City of Ekurhuleni is putting water saving measures in place to manage peak water demand as temperatures rise and, it’s calling on residents and businesses to do the same. As spring temperatures go up the demand for water and water-using activities – like gardening and swimming rises as well putting pressure on water supply. In a statement the municipality Rand Water has also requested municipalities to curb water use during this period, which is traditionally when consum

It's not unthinkable that we could have to shower in salty water one day. Right now, we have rethink each drop of water – here are a few ideas. I recently overheard a Cape Town dad saying to another – and I’m not making this up: "Ja so we had a well point installed in our garden, and now no-one can be on my case and my kids can run through the sprinkler anytime they wish." He made it sound as if: There was a conspiracy against his family with the nasty council wanting to spoi

JOHANNESBURG – Johannesburg Water says it expects 33-hour water cuts in the western suburbs on Tuesday. Residents can expect to have their water cut from 8am. This is due to Rand Water replacing and repairing portions of the main water line. “The planned shutdown is envisaged for 33 hours. Customers living within the reservoir zone may be affected 6 hours after the commencement of the shutdown and customers living within the tower zone will be affected within 1 hour after the