Knysna Municpality has issued an urgent appeal to residents and visitors in the Greater Knysna area to use water sparingly.
In a statement Monday, the Municipality said that water usage for the week between the 5th and 12th of December “was extremely high.”
“Knysna’s daily target of 8Ml/day was not met as residents used a whopping 14.31Ml/day. Sedgefields tartget daily water consumption is 1.9Ml/day and its residents used 2.48Ml/day during the same period,” Knysna Municipality said.
“Municipal water restrictions have been in place across the Greater Knysna Municipal area since November 2011,” said Acting Municipal Manager, Bevan Ellman.
“Residents with even street numbers may water their gardens in summer from 18:00 – 19:00 on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays. Residents with odd street numbers may water their gardens from 18:00 – 19:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It must be noted that no sprinkler and / or irrigation systems may be used during this time.”
“Far too often we see illegal car washes pop up with no regard to water usage. Boat owners are also seen spraying their boats off with municipal water. We have instructed our Law Enforcement officers to clamp down on water wastage. No mercy will be shown and those wasting water will be fined heavily,” Ellman said.
Please report all water abuse to the Municipal report whatsapp number 083 665 3824.
