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FILE: A view of the Theewaterskloof Dam near Cape Town. Picture: Eyewitness News

Cape town dam levels

WC dam levels now at 78.6%, residents urged to continue to use water responsibly

By Kaylynn Palm

The province’s biggest dam was at 99% full this week.

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    WC govt urges public to use water sparingly as CT prepares to lift restrictions

    For the first time in years, dams are full.

    660 days ago
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    Despite full dams, Capetonians urged to save water

    Back in 2017, there were threats about Day Zero, when taps would run dry in the Mother City. Capetonians were forced to adapt to new lifestyles as strict restrictions were imposed.

    677 days ago
  • FILE: Theewaterskloof Dam. Picture: EWN

    DWS elated with WC dam levels, warns against wasting water

    Dams in the province are rippling at nearly the 100 percent capacity mark.

    697 days ago
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    CoCT slammed for not reducing water tariffs after dam levels improve

    The city said that tariffs were currently on level 1 and were based on the projected consumption trends so that the income received covered the cost of providing water services.

    701 days ago
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    Cosatu gives CoCT 7 days to review position on water tariffs

    They were increased at the height of Cape Town's water crisis several years ago but with dam levels having vastly improved, the municipality hasn't indicated if tariffs will be cut any time soon.

    702 days ago
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    Water tariff reduction dependent on increase in water consumption - CoCT

    City Mayco member for Water and Waste, Xanthea Limberg, said that the city was aware that the increase in dam levels was generating questions around water tariffs.

    703 days ago
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    As dam levels top up, CT’s water restrictions could be further eased

    For the first time in years, dam levels were collectively sitting at over 90% this week, which is almost 3% fuller than the previous week.

    711 days ago
  • A view of the Theewaterskloof Dam near Cape Town. Picture: EWN

    CT, WC dam levels higher but rainfall below average for fifth year

    As the rainy season comes to the end, Cape Town dams have increased and stand at 84.5%.

    1012 days ago
  • Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu during her department's budget vote held in Parliament on 10 July 2019. Picture: @The_DHS/Twitter

    Sisulu wants 7-day shifts for officials in bid to clean up Water Dept

    Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has tabled her department’s R16 billion budget vote on Tuesday where she promised to clean up the department which had run out of money last year.

    1124 days ago
  • FILE: Theewaterskloof Dam. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Cape Town’s rainfall slightly below average, says expert

    The city’s feeder dams are currently 52.6% full.

    1136 days ago
  • FILE: Theewaterskloof Dam near Cape Town. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Cape Town dam levels almost double this winter

    Average dam levels in the Western Cape are nearly double what they were at this time last year.

    1174 days ago
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    Capetonians urged to continue saving water as dam levels stabilise

    Residents are being allowed to water their gardens but only after 6pm or before 9am on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, for a maximum of one hour.

    1251 days ago
  • A view of Berg River Dam. Picture: www.capetown.gov.za

    DWS warns excessive water usage may put system under strain again

    Officials say dam levels in the Western Cape are continuously decreasing due to soaring temperatures that trigger high rates of evaporation.

    1264 days ago
  • FILE: Theewaterskloof Dam. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    WC dam levels at 47.7%

    The levels are looking much better compared to the same time last year when levels were sitting at 24%.

    1292 days ago
  • FILE: Western Cape MEC for Local Government Anton Bredell. Picture: Eyewitness News.

    WC govt drought expenditure nears R78.2m

    The average dam level has decreased by more than a percent in the last week and is currently at 51%.

    1307 days ago
  • FILE: The Gamkapoort Dam in Beaufort West pictured on 13 December 2017. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN

    WC dam levels significantly improving, but Beaufort West remains concern

    The province’s averages dam levels are floating at just over 52%.

    1314 days ago
  • FILE: Theewaterskloof Dam. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    CT dam levels dropping by 1% each week

    Water consumption has increased by 46 million litres per day to 587 million litres per day but that's below the Level 3 usage limit of 650 million litres.

    1333 days ago
  • FILE: Theewaterskloof Dam. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    Western Cape dam levels stand at 60%

    Dams feeding the City of Cape Town have decreased to 70%.

    1356 days ago
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