The City of Cape Town is reminding citizens and businesses to patch leaks and use water wisely this summer as the hot days draw near. Water is an invaluable resource that must not be wasted. Fixing leaks, adhering to regulations, and using outside water wisely are important ways to save.
No matter the season or the condition of our dams, the City’s #WaterandSanitation team keeps a careful eye on water use and dam levels all year long.
The City is always mindful that water is a valuable resource that should not be wasted. While there may be no perceived immediate cause for concern about water security in Cape Town as our dam levels are at about 93,1% currently, it remains vital for everyone to remember to be water-wise.
‘Setting a proactive water savings target until the next rainy season is a way of keeping us all accountable to use water wisely. This summer, like last year, let us collectively keep our combined usage under 950 million litres per day (MLD).
‘In the past, the main reason for peak water demand during the hot summer months has been outside use, particularly for garden irrigation and topping up swimming pools. Let’s all continue to do the right thing and be water-wise, not only during summer but all-year round, regardless of the season and status of our dams,’ said Dr Zahid Badroodien – MMC Water and Sanitation – City of Cape Town
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