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The call to save water is no joke!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

April Fool\u2019s Day may well have passed, but the City of Cape Town says its call to save water is no joke! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents, businesses and visitors are urged to reduce consumption over the next two months as dam levels remain under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cape Town is not currently in a drought and is not heading towards “Day Zero”, but the city has entered an early-warning phase. This signals the need for careful water use as dam levels were lower than expected for this time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The intake tower at Wemmershoek Dam.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Current dam storage stands at 47,8%, with water usage at 1 014 million litres per day (MLD), 39 MLD above the City\u2019s target of 975 MLD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two-month window critical to avoid restrictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The City has emphasised that water usage between April and the end of May is crucial. The aim is to preserve as much water as possible ahead of winter, especially with forecasts predicting below-average rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If current consumption trends continue dam levels could drop to around 40% by May, increasing the likelihood of water restrictions being introduced earlier than November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ ALSO: <\/strong>World Water Day | Communities urged to conserve water as national crisis deepens<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials are closely monitoring the situation and may act sooner than the National Department of Water and Sanitation\u2019s annual assessment if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Households key to reducing water demand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Approximately 70% of Cape Town\u2019s water is used in homes, making residents central to efforts to reduce demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mayco member for Water and Sanitation Zahid Badroodien called on \u201cTeam Cape Town\u201d to work together to manage water use responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He noted that while some residents have already reduced consumption, more widespread effort is needed to change the current trajectory and protect dam levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple steps can make a difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Residents are encouraged to take practical steps to conserve water, such as fixing leaks, taking shorter showers, turning off taps when not in use and watering gardens early in the morning or later in the evening to reduce evaporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

READ ALSO:<\/strong> President creates national water crisis committee as water becomes top priority<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City also urges the public to report burst pipes promptly and encourages businesses and large water users to consider alternatives like treated effluent for irrigation and construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the city moves through a critical period, officials stress that every drop counts. Collective action now could help avoid stricter measures later in the year and ensure a more secure water supply for months to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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