City of Cape Town Water Outlook 2018 Summary

"The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Department has released the Water Outlook 2018 Report. The summary contains details on the current water system status including the latest water system figures, recent water consumption trends, as well as the key risks to maintaining water levels.

The summary contains the City’s newly proposed measures for 2018 under consideration for implementation to maintain water supplies. These include:

• Introducing punitive tariffs from 1^st February 2018 to target water abusers
• Further implementation of demand management devices and flow restrictors
• Severe pressure management that may disrupt water supply

In addition, the summary emphasizes the need for the agricultural sector to reduce their current water consumption rates, with particular focus on those not adhering to the existing restrictions.

The financial implications associated with the drought and the City’s proposed mechanisms in dealing with these financial challenges are also featured within the Summary."