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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>The City's approach to domestic metering is being revised, with implementation planned for July 2021. Please read our <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Media-and-news/One%20week%20left%20to%20comment%20on%20proposal%20revised%20approach%20to%20domestic%20water%20metering">media release</a> in this regard for further information.<br></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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