Authorities are calling for support from Western Cape residents to save as much water as possible, with the province having recorded below-average rainfall so far for this year’s rainy season.Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien says they are addressing the issue.
“We are addressing this since we had day zero since the drought period where we have undertaken significant pipe replacement programmes, where we need to replace or repair pipes but also looking at our water meters making sure our water meters aren’t leaking,” said Badroodien. He added that they will be further introducing additional zones, into the city where they will be able to control unexpected leaks.to use water sparingly because the province has recorded below-average rainfall so far.