WATER ALERT: CURRENT WATER DEMAND TOO HIGH! ALL LANGEBERG RESIDENTS MUST REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION

Langeberg Municipality is experiencing critically high water consumption in all towns, especially Bonnievale and McGregor. Our water treatment plants are under severe pressure and cannot keep up with this high demand. Reservoir levels are dropping, and some areas may experience low water pressure. 

This increase of water consumption indicate that everyone is not yet acting on the serious water saving warning of El Niño that point to a hot summer with low rainfall ahead.

THIS IS A SERIOUS RISK THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ACTION FROM EVERY HOUSEHOLD

If water consumption continues to exceed the treatment plant's capacity, water supply interruptions and restrictions may become necessary to protect our water supply.

EVERY RESIDENT MUST DO THIS TO REDUCE WATER CONSUMPTION:

• Fix leaking taps, pipes and running toilets immediately. 
• Avoid unnecessary toilet flushes. 
• Take shorter showers instead of baths. 
• Turn off taps while brushing your teeth, shaving or washing dishes. 
• Only run washing machines and dishwashers with full loads. 
• Reuse suitable household water, including bath, shower, laundry and vegetable-rinsing water, for flushing toilets, cleaning floors and watering gardens.
• Water gardens early in the morning or late in the evening to minimise evaporation. Avoid unnecessary lawn watering and use a watering can instead of a hosepipe where possible. 
• Collect rainwater for gardening and other suitable purposes. 

STORE WATER FOR EMERGENCIES

Keep approximately 4 litres of drinking water per person per day. A family of four should aim to store at least 48 litres for three days. Store water in clean, sealed containers in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight, chemicals and fuel. Rotate stored water regularly to ensure it remains suitable for use.

DO NOT WAIT FOR WATER INTERRUPTIONS TO TAKE ACTION

We need to reduce consumption *immediately* to ease pressure on the treatment plant and help prevent water supply interruptions or restrictions. Every household's efforts matter.

Water is life. It is a precious resource that we cannot manufacture or take for granted. Let's take this warning seriously, act now and work together to protect Langeberg's water supply.