From the first of April 2017, Saldanha Bay Municipality will be implementing Level 3 water restrictions.
For those living in the area, here is a summary of what it means:
For your Garden:
- No watering with a sprinkler system or hose pipes
- Watering with can or bucket is only allowed before 9am or after 6pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays
- No watering with 48 hours of rainfall that provides adequate saturation
Your grey water system:
- If you use a grey water system or non-potable water need to display a sign to this effect
Your vehicles and boats:
- You may not wash your vehicle or boat with municipal water
Your swimming pool:
- You may ONLY top up your pool manually AND only if it has a pool cover
- You may not use potable water in a temporary play pool
The full details can be found on the SBM website or in the attached newsletter (click: SBM Express_March2017)