leaks

Leak Alert

Because of laziness the roof caves in,and because of negligent hands the house leaks. – Ecclesiastes 10: 18 Fix That Leak—Why Every Drop CountsA small leak might not seem like a big deal, but over time, it can waste thousands of liters of water. Think about it—one dripping tap can waste up to 20 liters a day! That’s water we can’t afford to lose, especially in a world where droughts and shortages are becoming more common. Mending leaks isn’t just about saving water—it also saves money on water bills and helps protect the environment. When we waste water, we also waste the energy used to pump, clean, and transport it. That means more pressure on natural resources and a bigger carbon footprint. As Christians, we have a responsibility to be smart about our water use. Checking for leaks, fixing dripping taps, and reporting pipe bursts in our communities are small but powerful actions. Every drop saved makes a difference. Let’s be the generation that values water before it’s too late! St Thomas Rondebosch, Cape Town had a problem with the pipes of their irrigation that was leaking they immediately called the service provider to come and fix all leaks. First all the water had to be shut down on the premises so that maintenance could occur. 

Leak Alert Read More »

March 17 – Fix and Report Water Leaks

“My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water.” ~ Jeremiah 2 :13 “A drop a day, wastes the water away” / “Don’t be a LEAK in the pipeline” According to World Wildlife Fund South Africa’s report 2016: 37% of water in our urban piped water systems leaks out or is used illegally. That is more than a third of the country’s water going to waste. That is a rather alerting number and something definitely needs to be done about it. Finding and fixing leaks is an essential part of reducing water wastage in our homes, businesses, sports clubs, schools, places of worship, and everywhere else in our communities What can you do? Implement smart metering to give alerts when leaks occur. Track water usage using an app and set water usage targets. Shower instead of bath. Compile a list of plumbers and municipal numbers for repairs Report water leaks How to check for a leak at home: Stop all water use. Close all taps on the property and don’t flush toilets. Check and record your meter reading. Wait 15 minutes and take another reading. Make sure nobody has opened a tap or flushed a toilet since you first noted the meter reading. If there is a difference, you have a leak to fix. As per the City’s Water By-law you need to take action quickly. If you know how to fix a leak, fix it yourself or call a plumber to help Always report leaks in your local municipality. Here is a link for contact details to report leaks: https://m-net.dstv.com/show/carte-blanche/news/report-water-leaks/news

March 17 – Fix and Report Water Leaks Read More »