Say Hello to Level 3b Water Restrictions

The City of Cape Town has approved the implementation of tougher water restrictions. As from 1st February 2017, level 3b water restrictions will be in place. Cape Town has not been able to reach the intended water saving target of 800 million litres per day and dam levels have dropped to 40,4%.

So what does Level 3b mean?

Watering/irrigation (with municipal drinking water) of flower beds, lawns, vegetables and other plants, sports fields, parks and other open spaces is allowed only on Tuesdays and Saturdays before 9am or after 6pm for a maximum of one hour per day per property and only if using a bucket or watering can. No use of hosepipes or any sprinkler systems allowed.

No watering/irrigation is allowed within 48 hours of rainfall that provides adequate saturation. Facilities/customers making use of boreholes, treated effluent water, spring water or well-points are not exempt.

No washing of vehicles or boats using municipal drinking water is allowed at residential/business/industrial properties. Vehicles and boats must be washed with non-potable water or washed at a commercial carwash.

R5000 Spot fine if you’re caught wasting water.

The City urges members of the public to help bring any careless water users to book. Residents can contact the City via email to water.restrictions@capetown.gov.za for queries or to report contraventions.

For further information visit www.capetown.gov.za/thinkwater.