Level 6 Water Restrictions - Cape Town
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Just take a look what the city has in store for us now.
https://www.dearcapetown.co.za/coct-budget/
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https://www.dearcapetown.co.za/coct-budget/
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WHEW!
Left a nice stinky message there...my big question is why is sanitation tariffs increasing with the restriction tariffs?Has the treatment process to treat poop also gone up by 500%?
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City proposes 55% water tariff hike
http://www.capetownetc.com/water-crisis/55-tariff-increase-cards/
The City of Cape Town has said that a water tariff increase of 55.16% may be on the cards for households in the city...
Talking to Kieno Kammies on Radio 702 on Monday morning, Cape Town Deputy Mayor Ian Neilson confirmed that a hefty increase is on the cards to deal with the water crisis facing the city.
“What we have proposed in the draft budget is a 27% overall increase for water in revenue in total, but there is a differentiated increase across the tariff band.
“Under Level 6 water restrictions, the proposal is that the increase will be from R26 to R40 on the first six kilolitres. Under these circumstances where we are only selling water in the first two bands, that unfortunately is the number,” said Neilson...
he City’s Draft Tariff, Fees and Charges Book states that consumers who use between zero and 6kl of water per month will pay 55.16% more for water. This tariff increase, however, will not apply to low-income and pensioner households...
Xanthea Limberg, mayoral Committee Member for informal Settlements, Water and Waste Services and Energy, told IOL that only the first step of the tabled domestic non-indigent tariff will increase by 55.16%.
The second step of the tariff, which is 4.5kl, will increase by 6.2%. It has also been proposed that three and four, as well as steps five and six, are combined. This will mean that the number of tariffs will be reduced from six steps to just four.
Although the charges book does make mention of the 26.9% increase, it only applies to non-potable water for domestic and commercial users, schools, golf clubs and departments.
http://www.capetownetc.com/water-crisis/55-tariff-increase-cards/
The City of Cape Town has said that a water tariff increase of 55.16% may be on the cards for households in the city...
Talking to Kieno Kammies on Radio 702 on Monday morning, Cape Town Deputy Mayor Ian Neilson confirmed that a hefty increase is on the cards to deal with the water crisis facing the city.
“What we have proposed in the draft budget is a 27% overall increase for water in revenue in total, but there is a differentiated increase across the tariff band.
“Under Level 6 water restrictions, the proposal is that the increase will be from R26 to R40 on the first six kilolitres. Under these circumstances where we are only selling water in the first two bands, that unfortunately is the number,” said Neilson...
he City’s Draft Tariff, Fees and Charges Book states that consumers who use between zero and 6kl of water per month will pay 55.16% more for water. This tariff increase, however, will not apply to low-income and pensioner households...
Xanthea Limberg, mayoral Committee Member for informal Settlements, Water and Waste Services and Energy, told IOL that only the first step of the tabled domestic non-indigent tariff will increase by 55.16%.
The second step of the tariff, which is 4.5kl, will increase by 6.2%. It has also been proposed that three and four, as well as steps five and six, are combined. This will mean that the number of tariffs will be reduced from six steps to just four.
Although the charges book does make mention of the 26.9% increase, it only applies to non-potable water for domestic and commercial users, schools, golf clubs and departments.
This is absurd!! We're asked to save water, but if we do, we're penalised!! Last month my water bill was only R7.00, (not sure how many kl that is but obviously not a lot), so because of that I'm going to pay 55.16% more for water?
And what a coincidence to read this article now. I was telling friends of mine that my builder is going to connect my water tank in the garden to the central feeding pipe into the house. I will then switch off the municipal water and be off the grid. My friends told me that it would be better for me to use some municipal water, otherwise they will increase the rates.
This is simply beyond comprehension.
And what a coincidence to read this article now. I was telling friends of mine that my builder is going to connect my water tank in the garden to the central feeding pipe into the house. I will then switch off the municipal water and be off the grid. My friends told me that it would be better for me to use some municipal water, otherwise they will increase the rates.
This is simply beyond comprehension.
Rain was nice yes! Sadly the smoking spot at work is in another building far outside but I just chilled in my car instead with a book and vape for lunch.
The rain was too chilly for me. When u say enjoy do u mean getting wet in the rain ?
Here’s how the new water By-laws will affect you
http://www.capetownetc.com/water-crisis/heres-how-the-new-water-by-laws-will-affect-you/
Several Water By-laws were amended by the the City of Cape Town in May, and locals have been asked to familiarise themselves with the new laws. The City says the changes were made to improve clarity for a more water-scarce future.
Stricter control of the water supply will affect new developments, toilet cisterns and even shower head flows. The City has taken a step to oversee that new properties install water conservation systems and they have to be approved before development goes ahead.
Level 6 water restrictions are still firmly in place and the new By-laws will have no effect on these.
Changes most relevant to the general public include:
– Landlords must now keep record of consumption for each residential unit in a multi-tenant complex/block of flats, and inform the City if contraventions of water restrictions are taking place
– New developments must install water conservation and demand management systems, or alternative water systems, and these must be approved by the City before development proceeds
– The City’s oversight of plumbers has been strengthened by allowing the City to not only remove plumbers from its register but institute legal action if they are found to have transgressed the Water By-law
– Updates have been made to align the By-law with new legislation, standards and technical specifications.
– A prepayment meter is now an option, in addition to the WMD, as a Council water meter. While this technology is not yet at a stage of development for uptake by the City, having this item of legislation in the By-law allows the City to make use of it in the event that it becomes appropriate and necessary.
– Potable (drinking) water storage tanks must be impervious to sunlight to prevent the growth of bacteria
– No cross-connection must exist on private property between potable and non-potable water systems
– No irrigation of gardens is allowed between 9am and 6pm, including from boreholes and well-points. Previously no irrigation was allowed 10:00 and 16:00, and did not include borehole water. Watering gardens in the heat of the day can result in significant water lost to evaporation
– Maximum capacity for toilet cisterns and shower head flow has been lowered. Toilets are now only allowed a maximum 6 litre cistern volume (down from 9 litres), and water from shower heads must flow out at no more than 7 litres per minute (down from 9.5 litres/minute)
– All pools must be fitted with a cover to avoid evaporation when not in use.
According to the City, residents should note that property owners are not required to comply with this by-law by altering a water installation or part thereof which was installed in conformity with a previous version of the by-law. Only when it comes time to replace toilets and showerheads due to age or malfunction must new parts that conform with the revised standards be fitted.
Further to this, all automatic flushing cisterns fitted to urinals must be replaced immediately with either manually operated systems or properly maintained non-manual apparatus which causes the flushing device to operate only after each use. This is especially common in public facilities.
Residents are also reminded that they are prohibited from negligently allowing water to run to waste on their property. In order to prevent this the City advises that residents perform regular leak checks.
http://www.capetownetc.com/water-crisis/heres-how-the-new-water-by-laws-will-affect-you/
Several Water By-laws were amended by the the City of Cape Town in May, and locals have been asked to familiarise themselves with the new laws. The City says the changes were made to improve clarity for a more water-scarce future.
Stricter control of the water supply will affect new developments, toilet cisterns and even shower head flows. The City has taken a step to oversee that new properties install water conservation systems and they have to be approved before development goes ahead.
Level 6 water restrictions are still firmly in place and the new By-laws will have no effect on these.
Changes most relevant to the general public include:
– Landlords must now keep record of consumption for each residential unit in a multi-tenant complex/block of flats, and inform the City if contraventions of water restrictions are taking place
– New developments must install water conservation and demand management systems, or alternative water systems, and these must be approved by the City before development proceeds
– The City’s oversight of plumbers has been strengthened by allowing the City to not only remove plumbers from its register but institute legal action if they are found to have transgressed the Water By-law
– Updates have been made to align the By-law with new legislation, standards and technical specifications.
– A prepayment meter is now an option, in addition to the WMD, as a Council water meter. While this technology is not yet at a stage of development for uptake by the City, having this item of legislation in the By-law allows the City to make use of it in the event that it becomes appropriate and necessary.
– Potable (drinking) water storage tanks must be impervious to sunlight to prevent the growth of bacteria
– No cross-connection must exist on private property between potable and non-potable water systems
– No irrigation of gardens is allowed between 9am and 6pm, including from boreholes and well-points. Previously no irrigation was allowed 10:00 and 16:00, and did not include borehole water. Watering gardens in the heat of the day can result in significant water lost to evaporation
– Maximum capacity for toilet cisterns and shower head flow has been lowered. Toilets are now only allowed a maximum 6 litre cistern volume (down from 9 litres), and water from shower heads must flow out at no more than 7 litres per minute (down from 9.5 litres/minute)
– All pools must be fitted with a cover to avoid evaporation when not in use.
According to the City, residents should note that property owners are not required to comply with this by-law by altering a water installation or part thereof which was installed in conformity with a previous version of the by-law. Only when it comes time to replace toilets and showerheads due to age or malfunction must new parts that conform with the revised standards be fitted.
Further to this, all automatic flushing cisterns fitted to urinals must be replaced immediately with either manually operated systems or properly maintained non-manual apparatus which causes the flushing device to operate only after each use. This is especially common in public facilities.
Residents are also reminded that they are prohibited from negligently allowing water to run to waste on their property. In order to prevent this the City advises that residents perform regular leak checks.
Jean TresfonWATER SHEDDING WESTERN CAPE.
Flying over the Swartland just over two months ago the farm fields resembled a desert. Making the same trip yesterday the difference after the recent rains was quite startling. These images, shot from more or less the same spot, show the view looking from high above Riebeck Kasteel, looking towards the Paardeberg with Table Mountain just visible in the background. From desert to fertile valley... just add water!
Flying over the Swartland just over two months ago the farm fields resembled a desert. Making the same trip yesterday the difference after the recent rains was quite startling. These images, shot from more or less the same spot, show the view looking from high above Riebeck Kasteel, looking towards the Paardeberg with Table Mountain just visible in the background. From desert to fertile valley... just add water!
My home town mumbai is flooded after three days of heavy downpour and worst yet to come.
Oh that's bad ... how are friends / family there?
Everyones fine except one, his car is under water right now
Glad they're fine, but it can't be a good feeling to see one's car under water!
I hope his insurance will cover him
Oh my gosh that's bad. I had a dream about it happening.
Rain festivities? Anywhere near a valley?
Nope. We don't have rain festivals and it's a island city originally which were all connected together with landfill so no valleys.
Very interesting in the landfill part.
I am aware that you are Muslim @Faiyaz Cheulkar but no 2 of the Hindu festival on this link - https://www.tripsavvy.com/july-india-festivals-and-events-guide-1539403
It's bad but according to news the government were
Mumbai was actually 7 islands when the the British in India discovered that it made a really good port. Eventually they started textile mills and workers started to move in. The city started to grow exponentially. Then because of shortage of land and they started reclaiming land by using landfill. It's still happening, mangroves are destroyed and filled up to make residential/commercial land.
thanks to corruption.
The population of Mumbai is more than 25 million with a population density of 30000 per square km.
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Those are all festivals from North India and one is from the south. Non of them are celebrated in Mumbai.
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