The points below provide clarity on some of the popular misinterpretations of the content of the Water By-law.
‘The By-law will force you to have plans for your Jojo tanks’
Where households have Jojo or any other kind of rainwater tank installed and are only using it for irrigation or outdoor use, then no approval or notification is necessary.
If rainwater or any other form of alternative water is being plumbed into the building and there is a chance of it connecting with the municipal drinking water supply, then this needs to be approved by the City.
This requirement has been in place since 2010, and it is in the interest of ensuring that people install the system safely so that there is no possible contamination of the drinking water system which can impact on human health and the environment. For more information, residents can visit: http://cct.gov.za/bC2nV
