Consumers reminded to conserve water during festive season

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reminding householders and other consumers to be mindful of going overboard with their usage of water to avoid high bills when the festive Yuletide season passes.    Acting Community Relations Manager for the NWC’s Eastern Division, Ann Bolt, indicated that, “people get a little bit overboard with the whole festive season.”

“There is a lot of cooking, a lot of cleaning [and] some persons are doing a little wash down of the yard. Just remember that while we want you to have that fun and that excitement, your water usage registers through your meter,” she points out.    Bolt urged consumers to ensure they do not have any leaks and to fix any and every one they find, including small drips which she emphasised should not be overlooked.

She maintained that persons should be vigilant in identifying those leaks which are harder to find, such as those in toilet bowls.

“If you’re going to wash down an area, while in the soaping period, use a bucket during that time instead of keeping the hose continuously running. If you have stored water, utilise that in the first place and then you won’t have to have the pipes just running,” she said.

Regarding the preparation of meals synonymous with the festive season, Bolt stated that consumers should turn off their pipes while doing so.

Bolt ended her conservation talk with a tip when showering.

“If you are showering and you are not ready to rinse, turn off the pipes. it’s not hard to conserve; and once you start practicing, it becomes second nature.”