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Bergrivier Local Municipality notice
Bergrivier Local MunicipalityRef: https://www.bergmun.org.za/sites/default/files/documents/BM%20MEI%202017.pdf
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Source domain: bergmun.org.za
Collected on 5 August 2026
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What this means
This is a Bergrivier Municipality notice dated 25 May 2017 imposing drastic water restrictions because of low rainfall. It restricts water use to human use, bans several uses of potable water and hose pipes, and warns that violators will receive strict fines.
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WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
Water consumers must restrict water consumption to human use only and comply with bans on irrigating gardens, sports fields and parks with potable water, using hose pipes for washing specified surfaces, and washing vehicles.
- Who it is for
- all water consumers
- How to act on it
- Use water only for human use; do not use potable water to irrigate gardens, sports fields or parks; do not use hose pipes connected to Council’s potable water mains to wash or rinse buildings, structures, roads, pavements or paved areas; and do not use a hose pipe to wash vehicles.
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Water consumption is restricted to human use only and the following water restrictions are in force:
Facts
Reference
https://www.bergmun.org.za/sites/default/files/documents/BM%20MEI%202017.pdf
Key Takeaways
- Bergrivier Municipality water conservation notice
- 25 May 2017
- Restrictions effective immediately until further notice
- Water consumption restricted to human use only
- No potable water for gardens, sports fields or parks
- Hose pipes prohibited for washing specified surfaces and vehicles
- Strict fines for contraventions
- PIKETBERG
- BERGRIVIER MUNICIPALITY
- ADV HANLIE LINDE