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RAND WATER EDITORIAL

CHANGE OF HOD AT TUT UNEARTH THE HIDDEN

LEAKS IN YOUR LANDSCAPE

Water is among the world’s most valuable resources, yet it is also a universally
mismanaged resource. As a result, water shortages are becoming ever more

common. Leaks, amongst others, are the main factors that exacerbate water
scarcity which results from network failure caused by incorrect installation, lack of
maintenance, aging infrastructure and too high water pressure.

o reduce network failure, it is metering can easily be integrated with an as sunken ground which indicates an
necessary to plan and budget for irrigation system. This will help with early underground leak.
Tresources that will investigate and leak detection within the water supply or • Fixing leaking taps: Address tap leaks by
implement the necessary corrective steps irrigation system. replacing worn-out tap washers.
to the water supply system. Furthermore, Furthermore, it’s essential to consider • Toilet leak detection: To check if your
the advancement in technology has led to other areas where water leakage could toilet is leaking, simply add approximately
the development of quick “leak detector” pose a significant problem. For instance, a 4 to 5 drops of food coloring into the toilet
devices that enables a quick detection constantly dripping tap or a leaking toilet tank/cistern. If you notice the coloring
and location of leaks within the network can result in an average daily water wastage seeping into the bowl without flushing
system, including the so-called hidden of 30 to 60 liters. To address these issues within 30 minutes, it signals the presence
leaks which are not visible as they rely and reduce water expenses, Water Wise of a leak that requires immediate repair. n
on the leakage of water into the ground provides the following DIY solutions: www.randwater.co.za and
through gaps in impaired pipelines. • Monitor your water usage: Reading your
South Africa loses about 40% of its water meter at the beginning and end click on the Water Wise logo
water through leaks and unaccounted for of each day/every month can help you FOR FURTHER
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water. This triggers the need for landscape gauge your household and business water WATER WISE, PLEASE
businesses to consider investing in a Smart consumption.
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to improve efficiency and sustainability. head is steadily dripping water when the
Smart water systems use equipment and system is off, you may have a leaking valve
technology like sensors and control panels underground or a worn diaphragm which
to detect and relay information about needs to be replaced. It’s always best to
leaks and variations in water pressure. To call in a professional landscaper to repair
assist with reducing unnecessary water things properly.
leaks, each water offtake in the landscape • Landscape inspection: It’s a good idea
should ideally be fitted with its own to periodically inspect your landscape
meter that is either monitored manually for irrigation system problems, such
or via a smart device (preferred), as smart

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