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Water production and consumption trend continues to improve

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Wednesday 29th June; Barry Martin, NMBM Senior Director of Water and Sanitation, conveyed an optimistic view on the water production, and consumption trend observed over the last three days. Martin says, “the drop in water production and consumption is a combination of several factors, including the effects from the earlier reduction of supply from Churchill, water drainage, and an encouraging change in pattern of use by consumers, indicating that the message is hitting home”.

Compared to 60ml/d over target a week earlier, the situation is improving, and the system is stabilizing, with just 16ml/d over the target of 230ml/d.

The NMBM JOC Spokesperson, Luvuyo Bangazi reiterated the message, that “we all need to stay on this path of consumption reduction, if each of use uses less than 50ltr/d per person per household, then we will make the magic number of 20ml/d and make sure there is a fair distribution of water for all citizens.

He adds, “we can now see that the message is reaching all citizens, conversations online and in homes now includes water saving tips and ideas, and this is welcome. Only when all water users stick together, can the whole of Nelson Mandela Bay push back day zero. It is within our hands”

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