Even with the rains that fell around Cape Town last week , not much of this water fell in the catchment area of our dams. This could give Capetonians a false sence of relief regarding the water security for the summer ahead. [...]
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Surprising for those living in Cape Town is that our dam levels have risen even in when no rain has fallen from the skies. Something sinister must be going on. [...] Poor effluent quality is being discharged as a result of inadequate treatment during upgrading of the plant, presenting a significant risk to public health and the environment [...] The number of water authorities in South Africa to achieve Blue Drop certification for providing clean, safe water has leapt from 38 to 66 over the past year. [...] Water shortages have been a problem for the country’s oldest city since Jan van Riebeeck arrived. [...] The available water for Cape Town will be fully utilised by 2019 as a result of both population and economic growth [...] The department called on Cape Town residents to use water more sparingly [...] Dams supplying water to the City of Cape Town are at their lowest in 4 years. Even with higher than normal rain over May. [...] Over April less than half the amount of rain fell compared to the average. This confirms the the regions 7 year drought cycling. The last time Cape Town and the surrounding areas were through into a severe water shortage was 2004. [...] THE NATIONAL Water Affairs Department says it is determined to protect water sources, especially wetlands [...] |
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