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Apply for a WMD water consumption increase

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">How to apply</h2></span> <p> <strong>Step 1:</strong> Download and complete the Increase Water Management Device Supply Application Form from the document downloads section below.</p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p>Increasing your water consumption means you will pay more for water every month. You will need to provide proof that you have sufficient household income to afford the increased monthly water charges.</p></div></div></span> <p> <strong>Step 2:</strong> Submit your application to the nearest City <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-City-facilities/Our-service-facilities/Walk-in%20centres">walk-in centre</a>. If the application is approved, your daily consumption amount will increase.</p> <span> <div class="lrg-icon-content bordered"><div class="lrg-icon lrg-check"><p> <b>Include the following along with your application:</b></p><ul><li>a copy of property owner’s ID document (if there is more than one registered property owner, both IDs are required);</li><li>a copy of your municipal account; </li><li>salary advice (for both owners if there is more than one registered owner);</li><li>3 months of bank statement (for both owners if there is more than one registered owner); and</li><li>strong motivation for the increase in consumption.</li></ul></div></div> </span> <p> <strong>Please note</strong>: If you require special exemption from water restrictions, please see the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/Water-and-sanitation/Apply-for-exemption-from-water-restrictions/Apply%20for%20exemption%20from%20water%20restrictions">Apply for exemption from water restrictions</a> page.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><div class="contact"><h4>For all queries</h4><address><ul><li>Telephone: <br> <a title="title" href="#">0860 103 089</a></li><li>Email: <br> <a title="title" href="mailto:accounts@capetown.gov.za">accounts@capetown.gov.za</a></li></ul></address></div>

If you’ve installed a water management device (WMD) and want to increase the daily consumption limit, apply with the City now.

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