Cape town dam levels
DWS elated with WC dam levels, warns against wasting water
Dams in the province are rippling at nearly the 100 percent capacity mark.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%.
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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.
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Cape Town’s rainfall slightly below average, says expert
The city’s feeder dams are currently 52.6% full.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%.
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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%.
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WC dam levels significantly improving, but Beaufort West remains concern
The province’s averages dam levels are floating at just over 52%.
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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.
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Western Cape dam levels stand at 60%
Dams feeding the City of Cape Town have decreased to 70%.
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Certain areas in WC remain in critical state due to water shortages
Average dam levels in the province have dropped slightly from last week's 63.1% to 61.9%.
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Drought-hit Cape Town should cut down 'alien' trees - study
Non-native trees, which have spread from commercial plantations and seeded hillsides, are far thirstier than indigenous vegetation such as local 'fynbos' plants.
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CT dam levels dip as water consumption rises
That's partly because the city’s usage went up from 546 million litres per day to 563 million litres a day.
