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Apply for a WMD water consumption increase
When you install a water management device (WMD), you are limiting the amount of water you use per day to a specific amount. Once you reach that limit, the device will stop releasing water and will reset the next morning to provide another prescribed allocation. You can increase the daily amount by following the process below.
Step 1: Download and complete the Increase Water Management Device Supply Application Form from the document downloads section below.
The City's approach to domestic metering is being revised, with implementation planned for July 2021. Please read our media release in this regard for further information.
Step 2: Submit your application to the nearest City walk-in centre. If the application is approved, your daily consumption amount will increase.
Include the following along with your application:
Please note: If you require special exemption from water restrictions, please see the Apply for exemption from water restrictions page.
As an indigent property owner, you can apply to increase your monthly water consumption of 15kl if:
To apply, download and complete the application form.
Include the following documents with your application:
Email the completed application form and supporting documents to water@capetown.gov.za or hand it in at your nearest walk-in centre.
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Increase Water Allowance for Indigent Property Owners Application Form
29/08/2022, Application form - 637.6 KB
Increase Water Management Device Supply Application Form (Afrikaans)
31/12/2013, Application form - 113.1 KB
Increase Water Management Device Supply Application Form (English)
01/01/2014, Application form - 116 KB
Increase Water Management Device Supply Application Form (isiXhosa)
31/12/2013, Application form - 380.4 KB
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