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As a result of the low water level in the Tulbagh dam, Level 2 water restrictions will be implemented in the Tulbagh area, as from 1 March 2026.

This decision assumes that no water is abstracted from the Waverenskroon Dam due to concerns regarding the quality.

The Tulbagh dam level is currently at 60% (283 605m3). This is sufficient water for 3.5 months usage. All residents are urged to comply with the measures of the water restriction notice, which was hand-delivered to your post box. Further steps will be taken in cases where these restrictions are not complied with.

TULBAGH: LEVEL 2 WATER RESTRICTION

1. Sufficient water as per water supply schedule.

2. Implement tariffs as per approved budget tariffs.

3. Construction activities are allowed but no unattended hosepipes.

4. Gardens, Sport fields, Parks and other common areas (Public) may only be watered on even calendar days, but not between 08:00 and 18:00 and not for more than 2 hours. No watering at times of high winds. Boreholes and greywater may be used for irrigation, clear signage to be erected on premises indicating same.

5. Water slides are not allowed.

6. The washing of vehicles with a hosepipe, fitted with an automatic self-closing device. Otherwise, only buckets may be used. Cleaning of windows to be done with buckets.

7. The cleaning of any area (roofs, walls or paved areas) by means of potable water is prohibited. Permit is required where health reasons is applicable.

8. The filling of swimming pools can only be done manually with a hose pipe for one hour a week. Filling of new pools by permit only.

9. Water restrictions become effective immediately after being advertised in the media and in public places.

10. Any person who contravenes these restrictions is guilty of an offence and is, upon conviction, liable to a fine as published in the by-law or six months imprisonment.

11. Secondary offenders will be fined double the amount referred to in 10 above.

12. All owners’ needs to notify the municipality of existing boreholes, the municipality needs to notify before sinking new boreholes.

13. Applications for exemptions are to be submitted to the Department: Technical Engineering Services for approval. Once approved, a written exemption shall be provided and individual applications assessed.

14. Each household shall be limited to 32 kilolitre per month.

15. Other users, businesses and the entertainment industries shall reduce monthly consumption by 20 % of the usage of the similar months of the previous financial year. Failure to comply will result in a fine as published in the by-laws.

16. Industries shall reduce monthly consumption by 20 % of the use of the similar months of the previous financial year. Failure to comply will result in a fine as published in the by-laws.

17. Flow reducing devices shall be installed where the above limits are exceeded. Except for a registered indigent household, the offender will be charged for the cost of the installation.

Mr D Nasson

Municipal Manager