The 15-22 March marks the South African National WATER Week, under the theme “Valuing Water”. This important week leads up to the World Water Day on 22 March and is dedicated to understanding how people value water whether it is economically, socially or culturally and how it plays a role in their lives.

 

National Water Week is an annual water campaign that aims at educating the public about their responsibility in water conservation initiatives, raising awareness around the need to protect and conserve water resources.

The focus is also about taking action to tackle the global water crisis and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.

 

The City appeals to residents to use water sparingly and encourages them to report water leaks immediately to our 24-hour contact centre on 080 311 11 11 or our WhatsApp line number 073 148 3477.

 

The City lends a helping hand by giving a list of water-saving tips. By adopting even one of the following suggestions at school, workplace and at home you can help to preserve our planet:

 

•Only flush the toilet when necessary.

•Do not use a lot of water when bathing.

•Put a container to minimise the waste of water before you go to shower.

•Use glass/cup and close all taps when: brushing teeth, washing hair or shaving.

•Use little soap when washing dishes so that you use little water to rinse.

•Use a container when washing a car instead of using a hose pipe.

 

ENDS.

 

Issued by eThekwini Municipality