Bulawayo City Council likely to tighten water shedding schedule to conserve water
The Bulawayo City Council is considering tightening its water shedding schedule from 72 hours to either 96 or 120 hours, according to BCC Director of Engineering Services, Sikhumbuzo Ncube.
This move is aimed at conserving water following low dam levels and reports of El Niño.
“We are considering tightening our water shedding schedule from 72 hours to probably 96 to 120 hours. This is a major strategy to conserve water following reports of El Niño,”.
Ncube also mentioned other strategies such as providing kiosks and bowsers, engaging donors, drilling boreholes, doing awareness campaigns to conserve water, and improving pumping from Umzingwane. He also urged residents to pay their water bills for better water provision.
Water Provisions
He added, “We are also providing kiosks and bowsers, engaging donors, drilling boreholes, doing awareness campaigns to conserve water, and improving pumping from Umzingwane. We urge residents to pay their water bills for better water provision.”
The city has been grappling with water shortages due to drought and ageing infrastructure. The situation has been exacerbated by climate change and El Nino which has caused below-average rainfall in the region.
The Bulawayo City Council has taken several measures to address the water crisis. The council has set up kiosks and bowsers to provide water to residents in affected areas. In addition, the council has launched awareness campaigns to educate residents about the importance of conserving water.
“We are doing everything we can to address the water crisis,” Ncube said. He added, “We have set up kiosks and bowsers to provide water to residents in affected areas. We have 419 boreholes to increase the supply of water. We are going to launch awareness campaigns to educate residents about the importance of conserving water.”
Water Conservation
The council has urged residents to play their part in conserving water. Residents are advised to use water sparingly and to report any leaks or burst pipes to the council. The council has also urged residents to pay their water bills on time to ensure the provision of better water services.
“We urge residents to play their part in conserving water,” Ncube said. “Residents should use water sparingly and report any leaks or burst pipes to the council. We also urge residents to pay their water bills on time to ensure the provision of better water services.”
The Bulawayo City Council is committed to addressing the water crisis and is taking all necessary measures to ensure the provision of water to residents. The council is working closely with donors and other stakeholders to find long-term solutions to the water crisis.
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