Level 3 water restrictions announced

Writer: De Waal Steyn.

Residents in the Greater Hermanus area, from Voëlklip to Benguela Cove, will face Level 3 water restrictions from 1 November, according to the municipality.

This follows less than expected rainfall during the winter season and very little ground moisture resulting in less run-off into the De Dos Dam. From January to August this year only 337.5 mm of rain was recorded compared to an average of 450 mm in previous years for the same period. In September only 23 mm of rain was recorded.

The new restrictions stipulate that all consumers of municipal water may not water gardens, flowerbeds, sports fields, parks, lawns or any other open spaces using a hose pipe or an irrigation system. Only watering by hand using buckets or watering cans is still allowed.

The washing of vehicles and watercraft with a hosepipe using municipal water is also not allowed, together with the hosing down of hard-surfaced or paved areas.

Residents are also not allowed to fill their swimming pools with municipal water.

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