New water restriction tariffs hit Cape Town: what you need to know

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Zoomzoom said:
The true test of leadership is in a crisis - so far the DA are failing catastrophically to provide good clear leadership in this crisis.
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They ve set up a committee to look into these allegations but now we must all wait for
The report and recommendations after the committee reports back to MAYCO
Only then can the DA formulate a plan of action and refer back to the committee
Cause it's the way things work
 
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genelock said:
I suggest capetonians keep a close eye on their premises for burst pipes. the COCT responsibilities stops in the street from where your supply is connected into your property
Much of the infrastructure is donkey years old and the pipes normally fumble at the connectors when sudden pressure hits

if a pipe burst on your erf you'll only get a suspicion of such when you get your utility bill at the end of the month. Maybe a nasty surprise of 15, 20k
My suggestion is that you check your meter on a daily basis. Make sure all taps are closed and nobody uses toilets in that moment you check the meter.
If the meter is static 100%, if it's moving you have a problem

Best way then is to get those guys out with the leak detection device. take it from there.
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Good advice. Here is what has already happened to someone I know living in CT.

Water cut NOT pressure reduced. Geyser vacuum breakers not correctly installed geyser continues to drain. Element still on . Element burns out.
This is a very sad state of affairs.
The council has not thought this through properly. Many people are going to find themselves with all sorts of problems.
 
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Geoff.D said:
Water cut NOT pressure reduced.

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The council has not thought this through properly. Many people are going to find themselves with all sorts of problems.
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It is very difficult to reduce the pressure on a per-property basis with the existing infrastructure, since the existing pipes feed whole suburbs, with houses, tower-blocks, and shopping-malls. Fire-hydrants are also connected to the same supply. Expect some drama when there is no water to fight fires...
 
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Geoff.D said:
Good advice. Here is what has already happened to someone I know living in CT.

Water cut NOT pressure reduced. Geyser vacuum breakers not correctly installed geyser continues to drain. Element still on . Element burns out.
This is a very sad state of affairs.
The council has not thought this through properly. Many people are going to find themselves with all sorts of problems.
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Gordon_R said:
It is very difficult to reduce the pressure on a per-property basis with the existing infrastructure, since the existing pipes feed whole suburbs, with houses, tower-blocks, and shopping-malls. Fire-hydrants are also connected to the same supply. Expect some drama when there is no water to fight fires...
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yes a vast number of things to consider and so many negatives in a domino effect with this drought
 
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xrapidx said:
The City is so full of ****. I'm sure the biggest hurdle is the colour of the company owners.
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Led by the clueless former PAC member, De Lille. Hopefully when her term ends in 2021, the DA chooses a better mayoral candidate - and ideally someone who has only belonged to the DA. I suspect many former PAC members have become "DA" councilors during her term.

Her PAC tendencies are still alive...look at her re-naming De Waal drive to Philip Kgosana drive.
 
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Chris_the_Brit said:
Led by the clueless former PAC member, De Lille. Hopefully when her term ends in 2021, the DA chooses a better mayoral candidate - and ideally someone who has only belonged to the DA. I suspect many former PAC members have become "DA" councilors during her term.

Her PAC tendencies are still alive...look at her re-naming De Waal drive to Philip Kgosana drive.
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So this is the PACs fault? South Africa was a British colony so I think we should be blaming the Brits for this...

Monumental cock up by the DA, they said they'd have something up and running at the end of August...lol. They still don't have a plan.
 
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So this is the PACs fault? South Africa was a British colony so I think we should be blaming the Brits for this...

Monumental cock up by the DA, they said they'd have something up and running at the end of August...lol. They still don't have a plan.
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No...but just remember De Lille was in a previous life in the PAC. I think the DA made a huge mistake making her mayoral candidate (did it for the coloured vote / & agreement to wind up the Independent Democrats). Never really liked her. A more effective mayor could have planned for this, IMO.
 
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No...but just remember De Lille was in a previous life in the PAC. I think the DA made a huge mistake making her mayoral candidate (did it for the coloured vote / & agreement to wind up the Independent Democrats). Never really liked her. A more effective mayor could have planned for this, IMO.
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Isn't bulk water supply the purview of the province? Ironic that you're blaming her PAC roots for her ineffectiveness while implying a DA mayor would have done better. The DA is a liberal party in case that escapes you.
 
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Isn't bulk water supply the purview of the province? Ironic that you're blaming her PAC roots for her ineffectiveness while implying a DA mayor would have done better. The DA is a liberal party in case that escapes you.
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And hence still the DA's responsibility despite their and other's attempts to somehow blame the ANC. Sorry but this one is entirely on you DA.
 
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Chris_the_Brit said:
No...but just remember De Lille was in a previous life in the PAC. I think the DA made a huge mistake making her mayoral candidate (did it for the coloured vote / & agreement to wind up the Independent Democrats). Never really liked her. A more effective mayor could have planned for this, IMO.
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Like Zille? :crylaugh:

Btw, do you still stay with your mom?
 
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Chris_the_Brit said:
No...but just remember De Lille was in a previous life in the PAC. I think the DA made a huge mistake making her mayoral candidate (did it for the coloured vote / & agreement to wind up the Independent Democrats). Never really liked her. A more effective mayor could have planned for this, IMO.
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I agree with your dislike of De Lille as I detest her too. However you can't blame the PAC, it's purely the DAs fault.
 
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Chris_the_Brit said:
Led by the clueless former PAC member, De Lille. Hopefully when her term ends in 2021, the DA chooses a better mayoral candidate - and ideally someone who has only belonged to the DA. I suspect many former PAC members have become "DA" councilors during her term.

Her PAC tendencies are still alive...look at her re-naming De Waal drive to Philip Kgosana drive.
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This is a bit like the ANC blaming Apartheid for everything they do wrong.
 
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grahamtek, William "Koerie" Graham, the inventor of the 16" reverse osmosis technology, right here on our back yard. a world renowned leader in the industry.

http://www.gtek.org.za/
http://www.grahamtek.com/

he offered us assistance, at no cost! :crylaugh:

https://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/news/cape-water-method-man-has-solution-for-crisis-2097087

“We also create excess electricity from our technology which can be sold back to the (national) grid to support power supply. Our water plants operate off the grid.”

He said GrahamTek could deliver small to large-scale desalination and wastewater treatment plants to assist the country in long-term water-capacity building.

The company would finance, design, build and operate the plants, with no expenditure outlay or operational input from the government or municipality, he said.
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this article was in January this year. but no, lets blame the weather, or pine trees(a front to sell the timber no doubt)
 
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I laugh every time recruiters phone me.. No thanks, i like not worrying about water.

I find the argument that water usage remained the same by CoCT when people point to the fact that population increased drastically over the drought notice period very amusing. CoCT & DA knew water was an issue but they chose to push businesses to come anyway.. I guess people will be moving back here to Jhb soon. Good luck.. already i tons of new Cpt cars in northern jhb.
 
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