Drought: Tanker trucks deliver water to Uis and Otjimbingwe
Managing diminishing water resources
The provision of water from tanker trucks helps to bridge the gap created by low borehole yields.
The Erongo Regional Council last week confirmed that water rationing is being enforced in Uis and Otjimbingwe in the Dâures and Karibib constituencies, due to a severe drought.
The drought has caused a significant decline in borehole yields, making it impossible to supply sufficient water through traditional means, the council confirmed.
To mitigate the impact on residents, water is being delivered to the affected areas via tanker trucks. This intervention forms part of the council’s efforts to ensure a continued water supply while managing the region’s diminishing water resources.
Chief regional officer of the Erongo Regional Council, Mupenzeni Ntelamo, said: “Erongo is characterised by sporadic rains and persistent droughts are common. This results in the disruption of water supply, particularly in the rural constituencies of Dâures and Karibib."
He explained that currently the communities are not completely without water.
"We are continuing to provide water through tanker trucks, which helps bridge the gap created by the low yields of the boreholes."
He added: “Our priority is to ensure that there is no total water interruption, even while rationing. Availability should still be guaranteed."
Manage water supply
Residents have been urged to use water sparingly and report any leaks in the water system to help minimise wastage.
While the boreholes continue to operate, the reduced water yield has prompted the council to enforce water rationing. “Water rationing is a necessary measure to allow the boreholes to recover and ensure there is enough water for everyone,” Ntelamo explained.
Residents should do their part
While the water tanker service provides some relief, the council stressed the importance of water conservation. “We urge residents to conserve water as much as possible and to report any leaks in the water system to help prevent further wastage,” Ntelamo stressed.
The duration of the water rationing measures remains uncertain, as it depends on the recovery of the water aquifers.
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The drought has caused a significant decline in borehole yields, making it impossible to supply sufficient water through traditional means, the council confirmed.
To mitigate the impact on residents, water is being delivered to the affected areas via tanker trucks. This intervention forms part of the council’s efforts to ensure a continued water supply while managing the region’s diminishing water resources.
Chief regional officer of the Erongo Regional Council, Mupenzeni Ntelamo, said: “Erongo is characterised by sporadic rains and persistent droughts are common. This results in the disruption of water supply, particularly in the rural constituencies of Dâures and Karibib."
He explained that currently the communities are not completely without water.
"We are continuing to provide water through tanker trucks, which helps bridge the gap created by the low yields of the boreholes."
He added: “Our priority is to ensure that there is no total water interruption, even while rationing. Availability should still be guaranteed."
Manage water supply
Residents have been urged to use water sparingly and report any leaks in the water system to help minimise wastage.
While the boreholes continue to operate, the reduced water yield has prompted the council to enforce water rationing. “Water rationing is a necessary measure to allow the boreholes to recover and ensure there is enough water for everyone,” Ntelamo explained.
Residents should do their part
While the water tanker service provides some relief, the council stressed the importance of water conservation. “We urge residents to conserve water as much as possible and to report any leaks in the water system to help prevent further wastage,” Ntelamo stressed.
The duration of the water rationing measures remains uncertain, as it depends on the recovery of the water aquifers.
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