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Space Ops Observes National Water Month

SANSA Operations observed National Water Month which takes place annually in South Africa during the month March and further celebrated from 23-26 of March. The 2022 theme focused on groundwater and we are especially touched by this at HBK because we use borehole water. South Africa remains a water scarce country and is ranked in the top 30 driest countries worldwide. The manner in which water is consumed remains critical on and off duty. Globally, about 2.2 billion people live without access to safe water. National Water Month aims to underline the importance of freshwater and advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. It is about taking action to tackle the global water crisis and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6(SDG 6): Water and Sanitation for all by 2030. Space

How is water important to your workplace, home and family life, your livelihood, your cultural practices, your wellbeing, your local environment? • Water can mean health, hygiene, dignity and productivity. • In natural spaces, water can mean peace, harmony and preservation. • Water is one of the critical resources for our operations and sustainability. Today, water is under extreme threat from a growing population, increasing demands of agriculture and industry, and the worsening impacts of climate change. By recording and celebrating all the different ways water benefits our lives, we can value water properly and safeguard it effectively for everyone. Adapted from www.portsmouthwater.co.uk After a mind-blowing session by the Department of Water and Sanitation on 23 March 2022, HBK staff headed to the Lapa for more activities in commemoration of National Water Week.

- Compiled by Nontobeko Gumede

Here are a few water saving tips to help you start saving today

SHORT SHOWER Take a short shower rather than a bath

FULL LOADS Only run washing machines or dishwashers with full loads

SAVE-A-FLUSH Place a save-a-flush bag in your toilet cistern or fit a dual flush toilet

FIX DRIPPING TAPS Fix dripping taps, report

BUCKET WATER Wash your car with bucket water and sponge rather than a hose pipe

all burst pipes immediately

GARDEN BEFORE 8 AM Harvest rain water and use for garden, water your garden before 8 am or after 8 pm to reduce evaporation losses

TAP OFF Turn the tap off while brushing your teeth

Don't let life slip down the drain.

Adapted from www.portsmouthwater.co.uk

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