01/10/2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
💧 USE WATER SPARINGLY
Bitou Municipality advises residents, businesses, and visitors to use water wisely and sparingly, despite current favourable water resource levels.
Current Water Situation
🟢 Roodefontein Dam: Level is above 100%.
🟢 Keurbooms River: Flow is above the threshold of 34.10 ML/s.
🔴 Average daily consumption: Currently too high at 12.3 ML per day. Residents are urged to help reduce consumption to below 10 ML per day.
Why Must We Use Water Sparingly?
☀️ The hot summer season is here and will place increased pressure on our water supply.
👨👩👧👦 An increase in tourists and holidaymakers is expected in our town.
🌡️ El Niño: Warm and dry weather conditions have been predicted by the South African Weather Service.
Every Drop Counts
- Residents are encouraged to:
- Reduce water consumption wherever possible.
- Report water leaks promptly.
- Recycle and reuse water where practical.
- Reduce garden watering.
- Use a bucket rather than a hosepipe when washing vehicles.
Together, we can save water for future needs.
Issued: 30 September 2026
Bitou Municipality – Corporate Communications
“To be the best together”
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