With the level of the Churchill Dam having plunged to almost 9%, the Kouga Municipality implemented water shedding at the towns of Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp and the Greater St Francis Area on Monday, June 13.
Households and businesses in these areas rely almost entirely on the Churchill Dam for water. We have been trying to delay the need for water shedding, but the situation is critical, and we cannot avoid it any longer.
We know that it will be a difficult adjustment for the affected communities, but we ask that they bear with us. This measure is necessary to help keep water in the taps for as long as is possible.
The water to the towns will be switched off for the greater part of the day (from 10:00 to 16:00), seven days a week, starting on Monday, June 13.
It is important to note that some areas might still have water during these times – varying from normal water pressure to very low pressure. Thus, should residents have water today, it does not mean that they will have water tomorrow, as the schedule will rotate on a daily basis. This is to ensure that municipal infrastructure is not damaged during water shedding periods, as well as to take every measure possible to make sure that no water is lost.
