Mangaung(Bloemfontein) taps run dry

[Jabberwocky]

I`m with sly on this one. I don`t see how a naturally dry place like bloem can sustain a swimming pool and a garden at each house.

 

[Praeses]

People, it's not that bloem doesn't have enough clean water, it's that the infrastructure which pumps the water (i.e. the pumps) to our reservoirs haven't been maintained properly by the municipality, so our reservoirs aren't filling up fast enough as some of them are offline -> decreased water pressure -> some areas without water. Water pressure today is much better than last Friday at least.
We've had lots of rain early this year, there's really no shortage of water as far as I know.

 

[Flanders]

People, it's not that bloem doesn't have enough clean water, it's that the infrastructure which pumps the water (i.e. the pumps) to our reservoirs haven't been maintained properly by the municipality, so our reservoirs aren't filling up fast enough as some of them are offline -> decreased water pressure -> some areas without water. Water pressure today is much better than last Friday at least.
We've had lots of rain early this year, there's really no shortage of water as far as I know.

Cha-ching!

 

[Shibal]

Proper governance is extremely important, so is non-wastage of water.

Proper management of resources and infrastructure is part of good governance.

This is not about me and my lack of knowing how to swim, it's about saving water for future generations.

You worried that it wont rain in the future? In Zim they place part of the blame for their sorry state on poor rains, but we didn't hear of this being an issue when they were still a food exporter, then for all their other cok ups they blame the white man, and it appears you do just the same {I am not only targeting "colonialist imperialist"}.

You are assuming that I am one of those brainless Malema supporters who only know slogans.

You certainly make all the right noises.

By suggesting banning swimming pools, I am not only targeting "colonialist imperialist", I am also targeting the "incompetent leadership" that steal money from the poor so as to build houses worth R16 million which will inevitably have swimming pools. I'm taking no sides on this, I simply want water to be saved.

Tell us who are these "colonialist imperialist" that you target.

In this case, incompetence is to blame.

Bad governance is to blame.

But looking at the overall picture, water shortage is a problem and the more we ignore it the bigger the problem becomes and harder to rectify. It's sort of like ignoring your debt, it will get worse now isn't it? The other thing that humanity always does time and time again is to wait for things to get worse before people start fixing them.

Failure to maintain infrastructure is not a trait of humanity, but quite typical in Africa.

Why do we have to wait for water to be scare before we do something about it? And then we accuse poor black people of voting for a government that screws them time and time again but yet neglect to learn from history about the dangers and consequences of waiting for things to get worse before action is taken.

You deserve what you vote for.
In Zim they realised too late that what they voted for was not in their best interest, now lets hope they realise it here in time.

 

[bubbatentoe]

at least if you had a (full) swimming pool you could drink the water.

& sell it.

 

[Mila]

at least if you had a (full) swimming pool you could drink the water.

& sell it.

flush the toilet and bath ! I see the use of a pool.

 

[ISP cash cow]

Proper governance is extremely important, so is non-wastage of water.

Not really, I just see swimming pools as a waste. It's mostly recreational with minimal health benefits. The same goes for watering grass areas around cities and other areas, all a waste of water.

:wtf: You have heard of Soil erosion

 

[Sly21C]

So Sly21C what action have you taken against the ANC government for their corruption and overall gross mismanagement? Or are you just a talker?

I'm not just a talker, well not anymore. I'm currently taking small steps to one day very soon have my voice heard.

I didn't mean to suggest that you are a Malema supporter but in all honesty I think the idea of banning swimming pools falls into the calibre of idea that a Malema supporter would come up with. Sorry, I know that sounds harsh.

I've always had crazy/radical ideas way before Malema first appeared on TV, most of them regarding environmental issues. Malema has sort of motivated me to start expressing what I think, even if I'll be labeled mentally ill.

You reckon the health benefits of swimming are minimal? I beg to differ. I love swimming and being a Joburger I find it one of the most enjoyable and accessible ways to excercise.

Swimming has health benefits but people won't die without swimming or having no swimming pools, so it can be done without and life will go on.

Also, I'm no expert when it comes to matters of desalination but I understood it to be fairly eco-friendly? What sort of impact on marine life is involved exactly with regard to this practice?

I'm also no expert but I've read quote a number of articles concerning the potential danger to marine and ocean life if desalination plants are used more widely. Currently there are desalination plants used in Australia and Arab countries with minimal environmental impact but in the near future it will be a big problem. You should just google the and read for yourself

You certainly make all the right noises.

Tell us who are these "colonialist imperialist" that you target.

Sometimes radical solutions are needed to solve potential future problems, why should that be Malema's job? He's doing it for money, I and other people will make radical/crazy calls just because it's the right think to do.

:wtf: You have heard of Soil erosion

There will be soil erosion when a shortage of water occurs.

 

[Shibal]

I am not only targeting "colonialist imperialist"

You're selective in the questions you chose to answer.

Tell us who are these "colonialist imperialist" that you target.