Cape Town’s dam storage levels currently stand at 57,2%. According to a media statement, this will need to last until the next seasonal rainfall cycle.
“With dam levels being 19% lower compared to last year, and unpredictable rainfall, we have to use water responsibly and be water wise at all times, especially this summer,” MMC Badroodien added.
Cape Town’s dam storage levels currently stand at 57,2%
The Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, says over the past week, water usage has dropped to 1 031 million litres of water a day (MLD). This is a decrease from 1 052 MLD last week. He added that this is 56 MLD over the usage target.
Badroodien says, “While there is no immediate cause for concern about water security in Cape Town, all of us use water, so we all have to save where we can.”
The MMC reiterated that residents shouldn’t take their water supply for granted and has encouraged everyone to work together, towards reducing water usage. He says it has been way over the target of 975 MLD that has been set to help collectively manage the supply until the winter months arrive.
Help the city manage dam levels
Badroodien says while the Mother City will experience hot weather this week, and people need to keep them hydrated and cool, they shouldn’t lose sight of using water wisely in and around their homes, businesses and industries. He says water use should be for essential purposes only.
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The City has shared tips to keep water usage down
· Find and fix water leaks on your property.
If dripping taps, leaking toilets and faulty plumbing go undetected and ignored for a long time, a lot of water is wasted.
· Monitor your own usage and make the effort to save water.
About 70% of all water used in the city is used in homes, which is why saving water at home is so critical. Only water the garden at night to prevent evaporation and avoid topping up swimming pools or pool inflatables unnecessarily.
· Switch to treated effluent re-use for industrial irrigation or construction purposes.
The City promotes and supplies treated effluent to large water users such as industry, sports clubs, golf clubs, large new developments and schools.
READ MORE: Water saving tips
Very important information
Report burst municipal pipes immediately to the City through formal channels.
There are various ways to report a leak or a pipe burst:
- Call 086 010 3089 (select option 2)
- SMS 31373
- WhatsApp 060 018 1505
- Email water@capetown.gov.za
The City requests that you provide an exact location or address and insist on a reference number.
