City of Cape Town dams take a tiny dip to 99% as water usage increases

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Cape Town dam levels saw a nominal decrease of less than 1% to 99.9% from last week’s 100.5%, while water consumption increased by 27 million litres per day from an average of 691 million litres per day the previous week to 718 million litres per day.

, while water consumption increased by 27 million litres per day from an average of 691 million litres per day the previous week to 718 million litres per day, according to the City.

Meanwhile, Limberg said consultations around appropriate tariffs and restrictions for the 2020/21 hydrological year continue “and the outcome will be communicated in due course.” “The no restriction water-wise tariff which is under consideration will provide slight relief if implemented. The possibility of tariff relief must be balanced against the funds needed to build additional resilience against climate change.

Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC Anton Bredell said: “The province is happy with the current situation when compared to the previous six years.

 

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