Cape Town - As we are fast approaching the end of rainy season in Western Cape, water users are called to use water sparingly and conserve as much water as possible. Western Cape is a winter rainfall region with dry summers, therefore, the current water levels are expected to decrease substantially in the coming months.
The Department of Water and Sanitation Spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau said: “Spring/summer seasons, in particular, are the periods where we experience an increase in the volume of domestic water usage across the Western Cape. This challenge is attributed to the rise in temperatures and less rainfall.
"Communities tend to mitigate the spring/summer scorching sun by frequently using their swimming pools.”
Ratau further stated that those who do not have swimming pools, must avoid using hosepipes as means of cooling themselves as this trend contributes to unnecessary water loses experienced in the country.
“Given the recent water challenges, these activities cannot be left uncontrolled as they lead to severe water wastage. We therefore urge parents in particular to educate the young ones about water conservation, as they are oblivious to the water challenges the province is facing,” he said.
The dam levels assessment report issued today, suggest that the dam levels of the Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS) is at 75,63% this week, a slight decrease from last week 75,75%.
Meanwhile as part of water augmentation, the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Gugile Nkwinti together with the Premier of the Western Cape launched the raising of the Clanwilliam Dam wall last week.
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