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Residential water restrictions explained

Discover why water restrictions are needed, how restrictions tariffs affect your water bill, and what rules you need to follow.

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Level 5 Water Restriction FAQs	348321	GP0\|#7d9df7be-4d49-4007-95e2-153219f9c783;L0\|#07d9df7be-4d49-4007-95e2-153219f9c783\|FAQs;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#d8892104-ce90-493e-b813-93c488f4b1d3;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2018-10-16T10:00:00Z
Level 5 Water Restriction Guidelines (Afrikaans)	176605	GP0\|#63522a5c-a6fd-40ae-a313-2b363ab1ec33;L0\|#063522a5c-a6fd-40ae-a313-2b363ab1ec33\|Guideline;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#d8892104-ce90-493e-b813-93c488f4b1d3;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2018-10-01T10:00:00Z
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Level 5 Water Restriction Guidelines (isiXhosa)	186369	GP0\|#63522a5c-a6fd-40ae-a313-2b363ab1ec33;L0\|#063522a5c-a6fd-40ae-a313-2b363ab1ec33\|Guideline;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#d8892104-ce90-493e-b813-93c488f4b1d3;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2018-10-01T10:00:00Z
Level 5 Water Restrictions Infographic	578235	GP0\|#f10f836d-5770-43e9-a733-7b3eee03d477;L0\|#0f10f836d-5770-43e9-a733-7b3eee03d477\|Infographic;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#5340fe0b-73a7-472c-bef7-04e450fb5c4f;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2018-10-10T22:00:00Z
Level 5 Water and Sanitation Tariffs	111745	GP0\|#cd8d1412-d058-4a6b-aecb-9c6bd8dbc168;L0\|#0cd8d1412-d058-4a6b-aecb-9c6bd8dbc168\|Tariff;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#3a03f9b9-d2e9-49b1-92e1-37b654747f82;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2018-10-01T10:00:00Z
Non-Potable Water - Do Not Drink Sign Poster	39884	GP0\|#591e1d8b-7507-4dd3-8a9a-59b5cdd318c6;L0\|#0591e1d8b-7507-4dd3-8a9a-59b5cdd318c6\|Poster;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#5340fe0b-73a7-472c-bef7-04e450fb5c4f;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2017-08-31T22:00:00Z
Water Conservation and Water Demand Management Strategy (2014/15 Review)	1882171	GP0\|#bb3e3c24-a53e-46bf-bfce-cc8d4ebdaa59;L0\|#0bb3e3c24-a53e-46bf-bfce-cc8d4ebdaa59\|Strategy;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#4a698fa1-48a1-4def-afa7-749a0e063169;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2018-02-09T10:00:00Z
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Water Restrictions: Level 5 Overview Notice (Afrikaans)	90813	GP0\|#c3444de2-1204-414d-a436-593b4be81c13;L0\|#0c3444de2-1204-414d-a436-593b4be81c13\|Notice;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#3a03f9b9-d2e9-49b1-92e1-37b654747f82;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2018-10-01T10:00:00Z
Water Restrictions: Level 5 Overview Notice (English)	91240	GP0\|#c3444de2-1204-414d-a436-593b4be81c13;L0\|#0c3444de2-1204-414d-a436-593b4be81c13\|Notice;GTSet\|#f1e8889f-f7d7-4d5b-a3f5-af0ca2e076ea;GPP\|#3a03f9b9-d2e9-49b1-92e1-37b654747f82;GPP\|#0972c695-fd19-46c4-ab5d-9601f17b780e	2018-09-30T22:00:00Z
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Apply for exemption from water restrictions

All water users are encouraged to save water and adhere to water restrictions, but exemption is approved in special circumstances.

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<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/Water-and-sanitation/Apply-for-exemption-from-water-restrictions">Apply-for-exemption-from-water-restrictions</a>

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Saving water in the home

Water is a precious resource and since we are in the midst of a serious drought we all have to learn how to use it carefully. Every action each of us takes to save water in our home makes a difference!

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<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/greener-living/water-wise-in-the-home/save-water-in-the-home">save-water-in-the-home</a>

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Alternative water sources for the home

The City is promoting the responsible use of alternative water, including grey water, rainwater, and groundwater from boreholes/well points.

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Saving water in your business or organisation

Water is a precious resource and since we are in the midst of a serious drought we all have to learn how to use it carefully. Every action each of us takes to save water makes a difference!

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<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/commercial-utility-services/commercial-water-and-sanitation-services/saving-water-in-your-business-or-organisation">saving-water-in-your-business-or-organisation</a>

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Alternative and recycled water sources for your organisation

The City is promoting the responsible use of alternative water sources that help to minimise the amount of drinking water used from our dams, which is important during a drought.

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<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/commercial-utility-services/commercial-water-and-sanitation-services/alternative-and-recycled-water-sources-for-your-business-or-organisation">alternative-and-recycled-water-sources-for-your-business-or-organisation</a>

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Apply for replacement wheelie bin

The City will replace or repair a damanged or stolen wheelie bin free of charge.

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<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/solid-waste/Apply-for-replacement-wheelie-bin" target="_blank">Apply-for-replacement-wheelie-bin</a>

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Pay and renew your vehicle licence

There are a number of different options you can use when paying for and renewing your vehicle licence renewal.

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<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Vehicle-licences/Pay-your-vehicle-licence" target="_blank">Pay-your-vehicle-licence</a>

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Dam levels

The dam levels are critical for Cape Town’s water supply and are a key contributor to the Day Zero water dashboard

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<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-water-and-sanitation-services/this-weeks-dam-levels">this-weeks-dam-levels</a>

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Water map

The City of Cape Town’s water map provides information on household water use, treated effluent collection points and water pressure management zones.

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