As Joburg faces its own Day Zero, here is what Capetonians learnt about living with little water | Businessinsider

Cape Town was staring Day Zero in the face in 2017 and 2018 due to a severe drought.

Capetonians came up with creative ways to avoid disaster, all but one of which translates to Gauteng.The Day Zero clock was ticking for Cape Town in 2017 and 2018 due to a severe drought, inadequate supply management, and government failure. In February 2018, when dam levels were at their lowest, the City of Cape Town bumped restrictions up to Level 6B, which meant everyone could use only 50 litres of water per person per day.

While politicians and the business community had complicated ideas to replenish supplies, such as harvesting fog, desalination of sea water and dragging an iceberg over from the Southern Ocean – none of which were implemented – ordinary Capetonians got creative to prevent Day Zero, and dodge the severe fines the City introduced for transgressors.

Consumption dropped to levels that saved the city until the winter rains finally washed Day Zero away.here is what Capetonians learnt about living with very little water.Sunshine is free and a good dose will remove the worst stink from your outfit.Cut your hair shortStop shavingSwap your dog for a cat

OK maybe don’t swap, but cats drink less water than dogs so if you are looking for a pet right now, adopt a cat.It is fun and saves a good 30 litres of water per day. If you don’t have a shower buddy, do a bucket shower.They cost about R200 and hold about 20 litres of water, just enough for a shower. Leave it in the sun to heat up and hang on your shower head.

BISouthAfrica Just explain to me how are we experiencing day zero when the Vaal Day is 95% full according to dam level on Monday 3 October 2022. The real reason is Eskom not giving enough time between loadshedding to pump water into reservoirs around Gauteng. Don't lie to us again, please!!

BISouthAfrica Ah load shedding, now water shedding, but not to worry I’m sure things will improve just like unicorns really do exist.

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