Urgent municipal call to save water

While many local residents have some ideas regarding the need to save water, it appears few really understand the seriousness of the local drought situation.

At a recent media briefing, the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, highlighted the seriousness of the local situation by discussing local dam level statistics.

The uMkhanyakude District Municipality, which receives water largely through small systems linked to rudimentary schemes, is constrained – with the Pongolapoort Dam at 60% and the Hluhluwe Dam currently only 48% full.

Lake Sibaya, which supplies the Mbazwana area with water, has dropped dramatically, while a large portion of the uMkhanyakude District is supplied with boreholes that have run dry.

The Mfolozi River, which supplies Mtubatuba with water, is extremely low, which affects a large area, including Kwa-Msane, St Lucia and Mpukunyoni.

The Hluhluwe River abstraction problems have affected Hluhluwe, the entire Big 5 False Bay Municipality and parts of Hlabisa.

‘We have to urgently look at ways to start saving water at home on a daily basis,’ said Charlene Pienaar of Due Green.

‘Our eco solutions company can provide advice and products to ensure that you cut down wastage, use grey water and recycled water for domestic use and while operating your company,’ she said.

For more on the waterless urinal waste system go to Nu Leaf Projects or visit Charlene Pienaar’s Facebook page Due Green and email charlene@sureflo.co.za

* Source: Zululand Observer July 2015