Cape Town dam levels update: 58,3%
13 February 2026
Team Cape Town, let’s continue to work together to be water wise. Over the past week, water usage dropped slightly to 1 052 million litres of water a day (MLD) from 1 073 MLD last week. This is 77 MLD over the usage target. Cape Town’s dam storage levels currently stand at 58,3%. This will need to last until the next seasonal rainfall cycle.
‘It’s good to see the usage figures come down. Thank you for being water wise. Let’s continue to do so, so we can get below the target. It takes all hands on deck to bring down our water usage, which has been way over the target of 975 MLD. This target has been set to help us collectively manage our supply until winter.
‘With dam levels being 20% lower compared to last year, and unpredictable rainfall, we have to use water responsibly and be water wise at all times, especially this summer.
‘While there is no immediate cause for concern about water security in Cape Town, let us not be complacent and take our current supply for granted. All of us use water, so we all have to save where we can,’ said Councillor Zahid Badroodien, Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation.
Tips to keep water usage down:
Find and fix water leaks on your property.
If dripping taps, leaking toilets and faulty plumbing go undetected and ignored for a long time, a lot of water is wasted.
Monitor your own usage and make the effort to save water.
About 70% of all water used in the city is used in homes, which is why saving water at home is so critical. Only water the garden at night to prevent evaporation and avoid topping up swimming pools or pool inflatables unnecessarily.
Report burst municipal pipes immediately to the City through formal channels.
There are various ways to report a leak or a pipe burst:
Please provide an exact location or address and always insist on a reference number.
Switch to treated effluent re-use for industrial irrigation or construction purposes.
The City promotes and supplies treated effluent to large water users such as industry, sports clubs, golf clubs, large new developments and schools.
Visit the website to find Water saving tips.
See the
City’s action plan to be water-wise and build Cape Town’s water secure future.
Caption 1: Dam levels update infographic
Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office
