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EKURHULENI IS LEADING IN STABLE WATER CONSUMPTION THAT IS BELOW LICENSED RATE

By Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 1962

GERMISTON – The City of Ekurhuleni has successfully, with contribution from water consumers, maintained an average water consumption of 987,703 kilolitres per day over the last six months that is below the City’s licence target of 1 022 000 kilolitres per day.

This makes the city a leading water champions in Gauteng with the abovementioned stable water consumption since March 2025.

The City, therefore, expresses its gratitude to residents and businesses who adhere to the city’s water conservation efforts, including the Level 1 water restrictions that were declared last year to retain a sustainable water supply.

Residents are encouraged to continue to use water sparingly amid warmer temperatures, and reminded of the Level 1 water restrictions below:

  1. Watering of gardens is restricted between 6:00am and 6:00pm.
  2. Use of hosepipe or sprinklers for cleaning driveways/sidewalks is prohibited; residents should use brooms or buckets instead.
  3. Use of hosepipe to wash cars is prohibited.
  4. Use of potable/municipal water to fill swimming pools is prohibited.

Below are additional water-saving tips to keep in mind:

  • Limit showers to under five minutes and avoid filling bathtubs;
  • Install water-efficient taps and shower heads;
  • Water gardens only before 6am or after 6pm to reduce evaporation;
  • Run dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads;
  • Avoid using hosepipes to wash cars or paved areas – use buckets instead;
  • Fix leaking taps, toilets, and pipes promptly.

In addition, residents should report damaged water meters, water leaks and burst pipes to the city for urgent intervention.

Reporting can be through the Call Centre at 0860 543 000 or the My CoE App.

Alternatively, residents can contact the call centre via their social media handles @CoE_Call_Centre or email call.centre@ekurhuleni.gov.za

Caption:            Damaged water meter attended by technicians, demonstrating the amount of water that can be lost when not reported.