Cape Town dam levels decrease to 78%
22 February 2021
The total capacity of dams supplying the Cape Town metro decreased by 2% in the last week, from 80% the previous week to 78%. Daily water consumption for the same period decreased to 803 million litres per day, compared to 807 million litres the week before. At the same time last year, dam levels were at 66,3%.
Residents are reminded that while water restrictions were lifted from 1 November 2020, the following permanent regulations in the City’s Water By-law still apply:
Outdoor water use and groundwater
- Watering only allowed before 09:00 or after 18:00 (to avoid evaporation losses in the heat of the day). This applies to watering with municipal drinking water, and is also recommended for alternative water e.g. borehole and well-point water.