Dams that supply Cape Town have declined by 1,4% over the past week to 56,0% of storage capacity.
Dams that supply Cape Town have declined by 1,4% over the past week to 56,0% of storage capacity.
The average water consumption has decreased by 23 million litres per day to 610 million litres per day.
While we remain within our allocated allowance of 650 million litres per day, we need to exercise caution and continue with water-wise behaviour.
Residents are reminded that Level 3 water restrictions are in place which includes the following, among others:
Daily usage of 105 litres per person per day in total irrespective of whether you are at home, work or elsewhere
Washing of vehicles, trailers, caravans and boats with municipal drinking water is only allowed if using a bucket. Washing with non-drinking water or cleaning with waterless products or dry steam-cleaning processes is strongly encouraged
You are encouraged to flush toilets with greywater, rainwater or other non-drinking water
Commercial car wash industries must comply with industry best practice norms regarding water usage per car washed and recycle or reuse a minimum of 50% of water used
No watering/irrigation with municipal drinking water within 48 hours of rainfall that provides adequate saturation
Washing vehicles, trailers, caravans and boats with municipal drinking water is only allowed if using a bucket. Washing with non-drinking water or cleaning with waterless products or dry steam-cleaning processes is strongly encouraged
Watering/irrigation with municipal drinking water allowed only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays before 09:00 or after 18:00 for a maximum of one hour per property and only if using a bucket or watering can. No use of hosepipes or any sprinkler systems allowed
Borehole/wellpoint water must be used efficiently to avoid wastage and evaporation. Borehole/wellpoint water users are strongly encouraged to follow the same watering times as applicable to municipal drinking water use detailed above
Source: City Of Cape Town