In terms of Section 4 of the Water Services Act 108
(No 108 of 1997) the following will be prohibited:
The use of water obtained from the Municipality’s
water supply system for:
- watering gardens, lawns, grassed areas, flower
beds, racecourses, sports fields, bowling greens, golf greens and
fairways, croquet lawns, turf wickets, ploughing fields and the like; - topping up or filling fountains, ornamental
ponds and the like; - filling swimming and paddling pools;
- washing paved areas, walls, roofs, buildings
and similar structures.
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The use or operation of:
- hosepipes;
- sprinklers, sprinkler and drip systems;
- automatic swimming pool fillers;
- automatic urinal flushing systems;
- the connection of a hosepipe or any form of
irrigation system to a tap supplying water from the Municipality’s water
supply system unless for the purposes permitted in terms of this notice.
Exemptions
- The use
of reclaimed water or water obtained from sources other than the
Municipality’s water supply system. - Watering
gardens, lawns, grassed areas, and flower beds by means of a hand-held
container. - The use
or operation of a hose pipe or sprinkler system for fire-fighting. - Watering
of plants, trees, and shrubs in commercial, state and municipal nurseries.
PLEASE NOTE: Notice boards must be prominently
displayed where water from sources other than the Municipality’s water supply
system is used for irrigation.
The contravention of these prohibitions constitutes a
criminal offence.
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Report water leaks
Water
leaks and other service faults can be reported through Kouga’s Link service
delivery app. Download the Link Powered by Vodacom app from the Google Play or
App Store. Alternatively, contact the Kouga Call Centre at 042 200 2200.
For
more information, visit the Kouga Municipality website or their
Facebook page.
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