Water rationing

Water rationing is the act of limiting everyday water use when the resource is in scarce supply. "Water rationing include usually temporary suspension of water supply, or reduction of pressure below that required for adequate supply under normal conditions. Rationing is associated with equitable distribution of critically limited water supplies in a way that ensure sufficient water is delivered to preserve public health and safety." (ClimateAdapt, 2015). 

“Water rationing means that water production will be reduced and, as a result of this water reduction, less water will be supplied to municipalities. This will have a knock-on effect on consumers who will be given a set of amount of water per day once the water quantum allocated to households is consumed, there will be no water available until the following day when a new amount is allocated.” (News24, 2015)