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ESTATE NEWS

WATER SECURITY

hanging weather patterns are Water collection points: The importance of water security
increasingly affecting the availability • La Quinta Street, next to the entrance Water security is paramount as it gives
Cand distribution of water resources gate. us access to sufficient water for our
globally, posing significant challenges to • During water shortages, the daily needs and assures us of adequate
human populations and ecosystems. Clubhouse building will also serve as water supplies for agriculture, sanitation,
a water collection point for residents. energy production and the health of our
Recently, Silver Lakes Golf & Wildlife Estate ecosystems.
experienced water supply disruptions due Risks and effects of changing
to shortages from the City of Tshwane weather patterns on water Addressing water security in the face of
and broader challenges faced by Gauteng security: changing weather patterns requires a
province resulting from Rand Water’s • More frequent and intense droughts multifaceted approach, including:
infrastructure upgrades and maintenance. Rising temperatures and altered • Improved water management – investing
precipitation patterns can lead in robust infrastructure such as reservoirs,
These disruptions have highlighted the to prolonged droughts, depleting pipelines and water treatment plants to
critical importance of water security for our freshwater reserves. The recent optimise water use and minimise waste.
community. winter season in Gauteng, with • Efficient water-use practices – promoting
its drying dams, serves as a stark water conservation and sustainable
In response, the SLHOA has proactively reminder of this risk. practices, particularly in agriculture, a
developed and implemented a Water major water consumer.
Security Plan to mitigate the impact of • Flooding and water contamination • Adaptation to new conditions –
potential future water shortages. This plan Extreme rainfall events can developing water systems that are
includes investments in: overwhelm water infrastructure, resilient to both droughts and floods, and
• Emergency water storage tanks – to causing damage and potentially that are capable of effectively managing
provide a buffer during periods of supply contaminating water sources. The the uncertainties of changing weather
interruptions. devastating floods experienced on the patterns.
• A reverse osmosis water treatment South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal in 2022
plant – to treat borehole water for safe and 2023 underscore this threat. By implementing proactive measures
consumption. and prioritising water security, we can
• Increased evaporation ensure the long-term sustainability of our
We are pleased to inform residents that Higher temperatures increase community and its vital water resources.
the treated borehole water has successfully evaporation rates, reducing the
passed SANS 241: 2015 Drinking Water availability of water in natural Although we, as an estate, are making
Standards and has been classified as Class reservoirs and man-made storage provisions for residents, it is highly
0, signifying “ideal” quality for domestic systems. advisable that residents look into their
use. own water storage units to minimise any
• Impact on groundwater inconvenience or effects on your household
Water test results are available for viewing Groundwater, a crucial back-up during during times of zero or limited water supply
at the SLHOA management office in dry periods, may experience reduced from the municipality.
Muirfield Boulevard or at the Clubhouse replenishment due to erratic rainfall
reception desk. patterns. The Operations Team

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