Water consumption across Cape Town increased slightly to 644 million litres/day, but we still remain within our daily allocation of 650 million litres/day.

Dams supplying Cape Town are currently sitting at 80,6% of storage capacity, down 0,6%. Collective water consumption for last week was up by 2 million litres/day to 644 million litres/day.

‘After an extended period where Cape Town as a whole was exceeding our water savings target, we are now approaching the maximum advisable level of water consumption.

‘As such we advise that residents keep a closer eye on consumption updates over the coming weeks and react appropriately to ensure we do not start undoing our collective good work. Although dams are still above 80% full, this is due to diligent water saving rather than the return of normal rainfall. 2019 so far has been another drier-than-average year, and assuming this trend will continue it is important society remains conscientious of its water use,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Waste, Alderman Xanthea Limberg.

Source: City Of Cape Town