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yip must speak to some enterprising squatters and get them to deliver with the horse & cart
Ja seeing some or other Chinese operation has just about wiped out the country's Donkeys for muti. .... Horses it will have to be.
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CITY OF CAPE TOWN
23 OCTOBER*2017
MEDIA RELEASE
WARNING: PHASE 1 OF THE CITY’S CRITICAL WATER SHORTAGES DISASTER PLAN IS IN EFFECT. WATER RATIONING IS UNDER WAY
Drought crisis:*guidelines for water rationing
Dam storage levels are at 38,5%, with useable water at 28,5%. The City of Cape Town’s engineered rationing intervention is starting tohave an effect on consumption but water usage must be reduced further. Consumption is at 585 million litres of collective usage per day. The City activated water rationing as part of the implementation of its Critical Water Shortages Management Disaster Plan.*This action intensifies the preceding months of pressure management which continues to be done in an attempt to force water consumption down to required levels. Read more below:
Due to the critical nature of available water supply, all water users across the metro must expect water rationing which could lead to water*supply disruptions.
This is likely to result in water supply being disrupted during peak water usage times in the mornings (between 05:00 and 09:00) and in the*evenings (between 17:00 and 21:00) if usage is above the required levels.*It must be noted that theoretically everyone should have water but that the duration of the outages would depend on the water usage for the area and whether it is within the*water restriction levels. The City supplies sufficient water to an area, but if the demand is too high then those in high-lying areas or high-lying properties will experience some outages. The City therefore appeals to those in lower-lying areas to reduce*usage to assist in terms of outages in the higher-lying areas.
Service will be restored as soon as demand decreases to within the limitations of Level 5 water restrictions. If an area is using above the daily water*limit, rationing through advance pressure management will continue until the limit is reached. It is therefore difficult to pin down an exact time for the duration of supply interruptions as it depends on the behaviour of the consumers, within a pressure zone.
‘Reducing water usage remains the most vital intervention to help see the city through the summer ahead. With the help of almost half of Capetonians,*as well as our pressure interventions, leak management programme and the installation of water management devices, we have brought usage down from more than 1,1 billion litres per day to the current volume – but further critical measures, such as pressure*reduction, must be intensified to maintain reduced demand throughout summer.
‘The City continues to install water management devices on the properties of delinquent water users. Almost*7 000*have been installed to date.*In addition, emergency augmentation schemes are progressing.*It is foreseen that between 130 and 240 million litres per day will be at some stage of production between*December*2017*and May2018.*This includes land- and sea-based desalination, water reclamation, and groundwater abstraction projects, if all goes according to plan.
‘It must be noted that reducing consumption is non-negotiable, irrespective of augmentation projects coming online. We ask all water users to support us*and to help us to get through this unprecedented drought which is affecting large parts of South Africa as well,’*said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Informal Settlements, Water and Waste Services; and Energy, Councillor Xanthea Limberg.
Facts about rationing
The City is divided into pressure zones. Pressure which controls the rate of flow of water is managed by manually or remotely manipulating pressure valves*in the reticulation network. The City has been using pressure reduction to force consumption down and is now applying advance pressure reduction. As per the water restrictions, the City is supply water according to the required level. If more water is used*than what is supplied, outages could be experienced.
If an area is using water above the daily limitation, pressure will be reduced to the required level to force consumption down. When consumers reduce consumption,pressure is restored.
Water rationing guidelines
Do:
·***Keep between 5 and 10 litres of water available for drinking use only for the household during rationing (average of four persons per household).*Please use your discretion
·***Keep additional water for pets. Pet owners should use their own discretion
·***Reconsider your water usage during peak water usage times. Flatten out the peak by showering (for no more than a minute) later in the evening or*before 06:00 in the morning or do your washing after 21:00, as an example. Check for updates on advanced pressure management on CTAlerts (www.twitter.com/cityofctalerts*and the City’s*website (www.capetown.gov.za/thinkwater). Definitive advance timetables of the outages cannot be provided as water systems must be managed flexibly to avoid damage to critical infrastructure.*Rationing does not work like electricity load-shedding. Unlike load-shedding where areas were switched off and on for a two-hour period, pressure management is introduced and remains active in an area all the time. This will provide sufficient water to most*households most of the time. In instances of steep slopes or double-storey buildings local to an area, this reduction in pressure is likely to cause constraints. As outages due to increased use are beyond the City’s control, it is more difficult to use pressure*management than load-shedding to manage demand. The City will, however, provide as much information as possible relating to areas to be rationed approximately 24 hours ahead of time
·***When you experience a loss of water supply and before you contact the City’s call centre, please check your neighbour’s supply first tosee whether it is likely a case of rationing. Higher-lying properties will likely experience a higher risk of rationing
·***If you reside in or operate from multi-storey buildings, ensure that the water supply system (booster pumps and roof-top storage) is in working*order in compliance with the Water By-law (http://cct.gov.za/xAjse)
·***Ensure that all taps are closed when not in use to prevent damage/flooding when the supply is restored. Ensure that you take the necessary steps,*such as speaking to your insurer if possible, to mitigate potential damage and for fire prevention. The City is not liable for any impact on or damage to private infrastructure resulting from the rationing or associated operations, in accordance with the Water*By-law (http://cct.gov.za/xAjse)
·***When supply is restored, the water may appear to be cloudy from the extreme pressure reduction exercise. Please do not waste the initial water.*Store it and use it for flushing
·***Store essential water in a cool, dark place away from light and dust
·***Bottles must remain sealed to prevent contamination
·***Clearly label water storage containers as ‘drinking water’ as opposed to non-drinking water
·***Where containers (other than bottles) are to be used for storage, ensure these are cleaned and disinfected
·***Keep non-drinking water for flushing, particularly multi-storey buildings as the upper floors may not have water during pressure management cycles
·***Use less toilet paper as this requires less water to flush and prevents blockages. Only flush when required and close the lid of the toilet when*flushing toilet bowls where urine has not been flushed. Use appropriate disinfectants and face masks and gloves where required
·***Wet wipes and sanitary pads are not to be flushed down toilets as these cause blockages – place these items in the bin
·***Do not use your toilet as a dustbin
·***Switch to one-ply toilet paper to prevent blockages when you choose to ‘let it mellow’
·***Ensure that any non-municipal supply water for drinking purposes is acquired from reputable companies who adhere to national safety*standards. The City advises against bulk water acquisition unless a company can prove that they have not tapped into the municipal supply. If in doubt, contact the City to investigate
·***Use waterless hand-sanitiser where possible
·***Ensure that all fire extinguishers are in legal working condition. If possible, acquire fire extinguishers or increase the number of fire extinguishers*in homes and buildings
·***Note that there may be a build-up of air within the water system when supply is restored
·***Note that toilets that use flush-masters will be ineffective due to the low pressures
·***Note that high-pressure solar water heaters are not at risk of damage from low water pressure or short periods of no pressure (water outages). In*cases of low water pressure, the geyser or storage tank will be refilled at a slower rate and the solar water heater will not be adversely affected. Even in cases of water outages or zero pressure, high-pressure solar water heaters that are installed correctly*can withstand short periods of time (a few days at a time) without water with no adverse effect on the pump or the panel.
Don’t
·***Store excessive municipal water
·***Waste a drop of water
·***Where non-drinking water is kept for flushing, this should not be stored for longer than a couple of days. Please use your discretion. Please note:
1.***Borehole water: do not use for drinking
2.***Sea water: do not use to flush toilets and do not drink
3.***Spring water: not for drinking purposes
4.***From rivers/wetlands: do not drink. Use only for non-drinking purposes.*When collecting non-drinking water, it is best to use gloves and any regulated household disinfectant can be used. If in doubt contact your nearest CityEnvironmental Health Office
5.***Greywater: do not drink. Use only to flush the toilet
·***Fall for ‘chancers’ and thieves who purport to be from the City to install water-efficient gadgets in private homes in an effort to*gain access to your premises
·***Shower for more than a minute
23 OCTOBER*2017
MEDIA RELEASE
WARNING: PHASE 1 OF THE CITY’S CRITICAL WATER SHORTAGES DISASTER PLAN IS IN EFFECT. WATER RATIONING IS UNDER WAY
Drought crisis:*guidelines for water rationing
Dam storage levels are at 38,5%, with useable water at 28,5%. The City of Cape Town’s engineered rationing intervention is starting tohave an effect on consumption but water usage must be reduced further. Consumption is at 585 million litres of collective usage per day. The City activated water rationing as part of the implementation of its Critical Water Shortages Management Disaster Plan.*This action intensifies the preceding months of pressure management which continues to be done in an attempt to force water consumption down to required levels. Read more below:
Due to the critical nature of available water supply, all water users across the metro must expect water rationing which could lead to water*supply disruptions.
This is likely to result in water supply being disrupted during peak water usage times in the mornings (between 05:00 and 09:00) and in the*evenings (between 17:00 and 21:00) if usage is above the required levels.*It must be noted that theoretically everyone should have water but that the duration of the outages would depend on the water usage for the area and whether it is within the*water restriction levels. The City supplies sufficient water to an area, but if the demand is too high then those in high-lying areas or high-lying properties will experience some outages. The City therefore appeals to those in lower-lying areas to reduce*usage to assist in terms of outages in the higher-lying areas.
Service will be restored as soon as demand decreases to within the limitations of Level 5 water restrictions. If an area is using above the daily water*limit, rationing through advance pressure management will continue until the limit is reached. It is therefore difficult to pin down an exact time for the duration of supply interruptions as it depends on the behaviour of the consumers, within a pressure zone.
‘Reducing water usage remains the most vital intervention to help see the city through the summer ahead. With the help of almost half of Capetonians,*as well as our pressure interventions, leak management programme and the installation of water management devices, we have brought usage down from more than 1,1 billion litres per day to the current volume – but further critical measures, such as pressure*reduction, must be intensified to maintain reduced demand throughout summer.
‘The City continues to install water management devices on the properties of delinquent water users. Almost*7 000*have been installed to date.*In addition, emergency augmentation schemes are progressing.*It is foreseen that between 130 and 240 million litres per day will be at some stage of production between*December*2017*and May2018.*This includes land- and sea-based desalination, water reclamation, and groundwater abstraction projects, if all goes according to plan.
‘It must be noted that reducing consumption is non-negotiable, irrespective of augmentation projects coming online. We ask all water users to support us*and to help us to get through this unprecedented drought which is affecting large parts of South Africa as well,’*said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Informal Settlements, Water and Waste Services; and Energy, Councillor Xanthea Limberg.
Facts about rationing
The City is divided into pressure zones. Pressure which controls the rate of flow of water is managed by manually or remotely manipulating pressure valves*in the reticulation network. The City has been using pressure reduction to force consumption down and is now applying advance pressure reduction. As per the water restrictions, the City is supply water according to the required level. If more water is used*than what is supplied, outages could be experienced.
If an area is using water above the daily limitation, pressure will be reduced to the required level to force consumption down. When consumers reduce consumption,pressure is restored.
Water rationing guidelines
Do:
·***Keep between 5 and 10 litres of water available for drinking use only for the household during rationing (average of four persons per household).*Please use your discretion
·***Keep additional water for pets. Pet owners should use their own discretion
·***Reconsider your water usage during peak water usage times. Flatten out the peak by showering (for no more than a minute) later in the evening or*before 06:00 in the morning or do your washing after 21:00, as an example. Check for updates on advanced pressure management on CTAlerts (www.twitter.com/cityofctalerts*and the City’s*website (www.capetown.gov.za/thinkwater). Definitive advance timetables of the outages cannot be provided as water systems must be managed flexibly to avoid damage to critical infrastructure.*Rationing does not work like electricity load-shedding. Unlike load-shedding where areas were switched off and on for a two-hour period, pressure management is introduced and remains active in an area all the time. This will provide sufficient water to most*households most of the time. In instances of steep slopes or double-storey buildings local to an area, this reduction in pressure is likely to cause constraints. As outages due to increased use are beyond the City’s control, it is more difficult to use pressure*management than load-shedding to manage demand. The City will, however, provide as much information as possible relating to areas to be rationed approximately 24 hours ahead of time
·***When you experience a loss of water supply and before you contact the City’s call centre, please check your neighbour’s supply first tosee whether it is likely a case of rationing. Higher-lying properties will likely experience a higher risk of rationing
·***If you reside in or operate from multi-storey buildings, ensure that the water supply system (booster pumps and roof-top storage) is in working*order in compliance with the Water By-law (http://cct.gov.za/xAjse)
·***Ensure that all taps are closed when not in use to prevent damage/flooding when the supply is restored. Ensure that you take the necessary steps,*such as speaking to your insurer if possible, to mitigate potential damage and for fire prevention. The City is not liable for any impact on or damage to private infrastructure resulting from the rationing or associated operations, in accordance with the Water*By-law (http://cct.gov.za/xAjse)
·***When supply is restored, the water may appear to be cloudy from the extreme pressure reduction exercise. Please do not waste the initial water.*Store it and use it for flushing
·***Store essential water in a cool, dark place away from light and dust
·***Bottles must remain sealed to prevent contamination
·***Clearly label water storage containers as ‘drinking water’ as opposed to non-drinking water
·***Where containers (other than bottles) are to be used for storage, ensure these are cleaned and disinfected
·***Keep non-drinking water for flushing, particularly multi-storey buildings as the upper floors may not have water during pressure management cycles
·***Use less toilet paper as this requires less water to flush and prevents blockages. Only flush when required and close the lid of the toilet when*flushing toilet bowls where urine has not been flushed. Use appropriate disinfectants and face masks and gloves where required
·***Wet wipes and sanitary pads are not to be flushed down toilets as these cause blockages – place these items in the bin
·***Do not use your toilet as a dustbin
·***Switch to one-ply toilet paper to prevent blockages when you choose to ‘let it mellow’
·***Ensure that any non-municipal supply water for drinking purposes is acquired from reputable companies who adhere to national safety*standards. The City advises against bulk water acquisition unless a company can prove that they have not tapped into the municipal supply. If in doubt, contact the City to investigate
·***Use waterless hand-sanitiser where possible
·***Ensure that all fire extinguishers are in legal working condition. If possible, acquire fire extinguishers or increase the number of fire extinguishers*in homes and buildings
·***Note that there may be a build-up of air within the water system when supply is restored
·***Note that toilets that use flush-masters will be ineffective due to the low pressures
·***Note that high-pressure solar water heaters are not at risk of damage from low water pressure or short periods of no pressure (water outages). In*cases of low water pressure, the geyser or storage tank will be refilled at a slower rate and the solar water heater will not be adversely affected. Even in cases of water outages or zero pressure, high-pressure solar water heaters that are installed correctly*can withstand short periods of time (a few days at a time) without water with no adverse effect on the pump or the panel.
Don’t
·***Store excessive municipal water
·***Waste a drop of water
·***Where non-drinking water is kept for flushing, this should not be stored for longer than a couple of days. Please use your discretion. Please note:
1.***Borehole water: do not use for drinking
2.***Sea water: do not use to flush toilets and do not drink
3.***Spring water: not for drinking purposes
4.***From rivers/wetlands: do not drink. Use only for non-drinking purposes.*When collecting non-drinking water, it is best to use gloves and any regulated household disinfectant can be used. If in doubt contact your nearest CityEnvironmental Health Office
5.***Greywater: do not drink. Use only to flush the toilet
·***Fall for ‘chancers’ and thieves who purport to be from the City to install water-efficient gadgets in private homes in an effort to*gain access to your premises
·***Shower for more than a minute
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·***Use alternative sources of water for outdoor use at all. Use it only indoors for flushing due to the severity of the crisis
Please note water restrictions and water usage targets may be changed at short notice in an effort to respond to the crisis at hand. This*is a resilient municipality with resilient residents and businesses.
Let’s save, Cape Town! Together.
An online toolkit has been developed with various resources for all to use to help us to drive this message. Please see our websitewww.capetown.gov.za*to access material that you may require. This toolkit will be updated regularly.
For information on how to meet the daily water usage requirement, residents should please visit the water restrictions page on the City’s website:www.capetown.gov.za/thinkwater*and utilise our water calculator:*http://bit.ly/ThinkWaterCalculatorCT
Residents can contact the City via email towater@capetown.gov.za*for queries about the water pressure reduction, or to report contraventions of the water restrictions (evidence should be provided to assist the City’s enforcement*efforts), or they can send an SMS to*31373.
For more information on water management devices, please visit*http://cct.gov.za/mXos4
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Note to broadcasters:*audio clips are available for download
For English:*https://soundcloud.com/ct-media/damlevels23octxanthealimberg
For Afrikaans:*https://soundcloud.com/ct-media/damlevels23octxanthealimbergamrafr
Issued by: Media Office, City of Cape Town
Media enquiries:*Councillor Xanthea Limberg, Mayoral Committee Member for Informal Settlements, Water and Waste Services; and Energy, City of Cape Town, Tel: 021*400 1299*or Cell:*073 271 2054,*Email:Xanthea.limberg@capetown.gov.za*(pleasealways copy*media.account@capetown.gov.za)
Disclaimer: This e-mail (including attachments) is subject to the disclaimer published at:*http://www.capetown.gov.za/general/email-disclaimer*Please read the disclaimer before opening any attachment or taking any other action in terms of this e-mail. If you cannot*access the disclaimer, kindly send an email to*disclaimer@capetown.gov.za*and a copy will be provided to you. By replying to this e-mail or opening any attachment you agree to be bound by the provisions of the disclaimer.
Please note water restrictions and water usage targets may be changed at short notice in an effort to respond to the crisis at hand. This*is a resilient municipality with resilient residents and businesses.
Let’s save, Cape Town! Together.
An online toolkit has been developed with various resources for all to use to help us to drive this message. Please see our websitewww.capetown.gov.za*to access material that you may require. This toolkit will be updated regularly.
For information on how to meet the daily water usage requirement, residents should please visit the water restrictions page on the City’s website:www.capetown.gov.za/thinkwater*and utilise our water calculator:*http://bit.ly/ThinkWaterCalculatorCT
Residents can contact the City via email towater@capetown.gov.za*for queries about the water pressure reduction, or to report contraventions of the water restrictions (evidence should be provided to assist the City’s enforcement*efforts), or they can send an SMS to*31373.
For more information on water management devices, please visit*http://cct.gov.za/mXos4
End
Note to broadcasters:*audio clips are available for download
For English:*https://soundcloud.com/ct-media/damlevels23octxanthealimberg
For Afrikaans:*https://soundcloud.com/ct-media/damlevels23octxanthealimbergamrafr
Issued by: Media Office, City of Cape Town
Media enquiries:*Councillor Xanthea Limberg, Mayoral Committee Member for Informal Settlements, Water and Waste Services; and Energy, City of Cape Town, Tel: 021*400 1299*or Cell:*073 271 2054,*Email:Xanthea.limberg@capetown.gov.za*(pleasealways copy*media.account@capetown.gov.za)
Disclaimer: This e-mail (including attachments) is subject to the disclaimer published at:*http://www.capetown.gov.za/general/email-disclaimer*Please read the disclaimer before opening any attachment or taking any other action in terms of this e-mail. If you cannot*access the disclaimer, kindly send an email to*disclaimer@capetown.gov.za*and a copy will be provided to you. By replying to this e-mail or opening any attachment you agree to be bound by the provisions of the disclaimer.
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Heard today from a reliable source that a big part of the hold up with the tender process is ridiculous penalty and time line clauses the COCT is insisting on putting in the contracts.
They've waited too long and now want to box the contractors into impossible deadlines. Additionally once supply has been built they also don't want to commit to any sort of purchase commitment.
Crazy
They've waited too long and now want to box the contractors into impossible deadlines. Additionally once supply has been built they also don't want to commit to any sort of purchase commitment.
Crazy
Heard today from a reliable source that a big part of the hold up with the tender process is ridiculous penalty and time line clauses the COCT is insisting on putting in the contracts.
They've waited too long and now want to box the contractors into impossible deadlines. Additionally once supply has been built they also don't want to commit to any sort of purchase commitment.
Crazy
Sounds par for course. Just remember these idiots next ward elections and next elections for COCT
theratman
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I can believe every word of that. Sad thing is the DA can try poop at their voters houses and they'll still get their vote, same for the ANC too (incase I'm accused of bias)Heard today from a reliable source that a big part of the hold up with the tender process is ridiculous penalty and time line clauses the COCT is insisting on putting in the contracts.
They've waited too long and now want to box the contractors into impossible deadlines. Additionally once supply has been built they also don't want to commit to any sort of purchase commitment.
Crazy
HavocXphere
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Well what are they waiting for? An invitation?
vigras rojara
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So glad I moved from Cape Town to JHB...
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So are we.
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At the moment the DA is preoccupied with issuing statements advising people to buy single ply tissue paper and wear face masks when they visit the toilet, because there is no more water left to flush down the poop.
·"***Use less toilet paper as this requires less water to flush and prevents blockages. Only flush when required and close the lid of the toilet when*flushing toilet bowls where urine has not been flushed. Use appropriate disinfectants and face masks and gloves where required
·***Switch to one-ply toilet paper "
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vigras rojara
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Probably, but not this time for me. The sloppy law writing, the ignoring of public feedback to these laws, and the overall downgrade of basic services over the past 4 years is showing very strong.
Time to remove some of the confidence from them and make them work for there jobs.
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http://www.themessenger.global/2017/10/23/1-2/
Big on the TL side, but worth the effort...broader insight into the crisis.
Cape town has to many people, we will destroy the eco systems and cause a total collapse around us by squeezing as much water out as possible?
How convenient that they created a law to absolve themselves of blame for the consequences of their incompetence.
Well not all of their voters will keep supporting them. At the very least the current mayor has to go (along with her cronies).
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Don't you mean that too many people have moved to Cape Town?