City lowers water restrictions and tariffs to Level 5

The City of Cape Town has amended water restrictions to Level 5 effective from 1 October 2018 until further notice.

Summary of changes: Level 6B to Level 5

• An increase in the personal water use limit from 50 to 70 litres per person per day.
• A resetting of the overall city water usage target from 450 million to 500 million litres per day.
• A relaxation of restrictions for commercial, industrial and other non-residential water users from a 45% to a 40% usage reduction.
• A relaxation of restrictions for agricultural water users within the City from a 60% to a 50% usage reduction.
• A lowering of tariffs to Level 5 water and sanitation tariffs.

For Level 5 water restriction guidelines, click here.

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