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Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF WATER

In terms of Section 4 of the Water Services Act 108 (No 108 of 1997) and Clause 31 of the Water and Sanitation Services By-Law, the following will be implemented with immediate effect:

1. Schedule of domestic water tariffs will be as follows:

1.1. Water usage for domestic usage be charged at Part B.

1.2. Water usage for commercial, industrial and institutional to be charged at Part B.

2. Suggested water usage to 50 litres per person per day as per table that reflects maximum kl/month per household based on the number of people per household:

3. Every domestic household with excessive water usage will have a water management device installed, replacing their water meter, to limit high water use.

4. ATTP households will be provided with a water management device to replace their water meter should consumption be excessive, set at free basic water limit as approved by Council.

5. No use of municipal water supply is allowed to water gardens, wash cars, wash down walls or paving, top up pools, fountains, or ponds, etc.

6. Water pressure in the water reticulation system will be reduced to an appropriate operating pressure at critical points in each pressure management zone.

7. All borehole users must register with the NMBM and must abide by all relevant legislative requirements (National Water Act and NMBM By-Laws). Selling of borehole water that was intended for on site domestic use is illegal.

8. No use of automatic urinal flushing systems allowed.

9. Targeted Municipal swimming pools will be allowed to be filled with Municipal water supply.

10. All requirements of the Water and Sanitation By-Law (copy on NMBM website) will be enforced. Specific reference must be noted when connecting plumbing from alternative water supply sources.

11. Every previous special concession falls away and reapplication must be made.

The prohibitions contained in this notice shall not apply in any case specifically exempted, in writing, by the Executive Director: Infrastructure and Engineering. Notice boards must be prominently displayed where water from sources other than the Municipality’s water supply system is used. Landowners must notify the Infrastructure and Engineering Directorate in writing of the existence of boreholes on their property including the intention to sink new boreholes.

The contravention of this prohibition constitutes a criminal offence.

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Consumers are encouraged to use Municipal water sparingly. Consumers are further encouraged to make use of non-Municipal water as far and as often as possible, in accordance with legislative requirements.

Note: The above Tariffs are subject to change in line to what Council approves. Other restrictive measures, not detailed above, as stipulated in the latest Municipal Water By-law (or as amended) still apply.