Cape Town’s R5 billion desalination plant at Paarden Eiland faces opposition over costs, site concerns, and the City’s troubled track record.
Cape Town’s recent rainfall boosted dam levels to 61.2%, but officials still urge residents to conserve water despite the rise.
City of Cape Town calls for water conservation over next two months. Dam levels at 47.8% with critical window to prevent water restrictions.
Dam levels across Western Cape decline to 48.8% from 65.6% last year as drought conditions persist. Water restrictions loom while Knysna faces Day Zero.
Cape Town still in drought danger despite rain. Water use above 975 MLD target, dam levels 20% lower. Residents urged to save water this summer.