Page 6 - Dainfern Valley Issue 4_ 2023
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WATER MATTERS
             WEATHER
                                                                                     Level-1 W                at    er
                                                                                     Level-1 Water
                                                                                     Restrictions
                                                                                     Rest       rict       i  ons


     WATER                                                                           Residents, let's be reminded             • From 1
                                                                                                                              April to 31
                                                                                     of our responsibilities.
                                                                                                                              August, the
                                                                                                                              restricted hours
                                                                                     As per Johannesburg Water:
     WARRIORS!!                                                                      • From 1 September to 31 March, watering or   are 08:00 - 16:00.
                                                                                                                              • Cleaning paved
                                                                                     irrigating gardens is prohibited between
                                                                                                                              areas and driveways
                                                                                     06:00 - 18:00.
                                                                                                                              with a hosepipe using
                                                                                                                              municipal water is not allowed.
       A special thanks to
       A  speci       al t    hanks t       o                                                                                 Every drop counts! South Africa is water-scarce;
                                                                                                                              let's follow these water-saving tips:
       our residents:
       our resid          ents:                                                                                               • Avoid dripping taps.
                                                                                                                              • Wash cars on the grass - it waters your lawn!
       It's heartening to see our residents come forward                                                                      • Prefer watering cans over hosepipes.
                                                                                                                              • Shorter showers.
       in the times of need. Thank You to Mark Cawood,                                                                        • Use a glass for rinsing during tooth brushing.
       Crystal Pretorius, and Norman Beyvel for generous-                                                                     • Baths shouldn't be deeper than 100mm.
       ly offering their borehole water to Servest Land-                                                                      • Re-use water for gardens or potted plants.
       scaping.


       This generous act helped water the recently reha-                                                                         Report any water issues to
       bilitated embankments, the verges close to their                                                                          Johannesburg Water via the
       stands, and nurturing our vibrant new impatiens at                                                                        mentioned channels. Remember,
       the entrance.
                                                                                                                                 by-law enforcement is essential, and
       A separate round of applause for Mark Cawood                                                                              non-compliance should be reported
       for the wonderful donation of 20 Indigenous Celtis                                                                        to JMPD on 011 758 9650.
       Africana trees, now beautifying our Augustus West
       grassed common area.

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