Windhoek residents still not saving water
Fix all leaks, City urges
The average level of the three-dam system that supplies the capital with water has dropped to a concerning 16%.
Windhoek residents are still exceeding the set target for water consumption.
The City of Windhoek’s weekly water consumption report for 16 to 22 July shows that water consumption exceeded the target by 15%. In accordance with Category D of the City's water management plan, all residents must reduce their weekly water consumption by at least 15% to achieve water conservation goals.
To help conserve water, the City said all leaks must be fixed immediately.
“Fix all leaks immediately. A leaking tap can waste hundreds of litres of water. Be vigilant and save water,” it said.
Dam levels
Meanwhile, the total average of the dam levels in the country has dropped to 53.6%, compared to last season’s 66.3%.
In the central areas of Namibia, the average water levels in dams now stand at a low of 19.4%, while last season the levels stood at 36.4%.
The Swakoppoort Dam is at 30.4% of its capacity, the Von Bach Dam 11.5% and the Omatako Dam 0.1%. This three-dam system supplies Windhoek with water and the total average level of these dams stands at 16%, compared to last season’s 33.5%.
The Friedenau Dam is 53% full and the Goreangab Dam is at 99.7%. This is according to NamWater's weekly dam bulletin.
In the south, the average level of the dams stands at 60.8%, compared to last season when it was 74.4% full. The Neckartal Dam, which is Namibia’s largest, is at 81.5% of its capacity. Last season, it was 91.2% full.
The level of the Hardap Dam near Mariental has dropped to a mere 10.3%, and when it reaches about 6% of its capacity, all raw water to the Hardap Irrigation Scheme will stop.
Farmers have, in the meantime, signed an agreement to only irrigate 25% of their fields. This arrangement will continue until November, by which time it will be ‘survival or go bust’ for many farmers.
At the time of signing the agreement, the Hardap Dam was at 13% of its capacity.
The Mariental municipality has also suspended the supply of garden water (semi-reticulated water), as of 30 April until further notice.
The Naute Dam is 43.4% full and the Oanob Dam is at 39.9%, while the Dreihuk Dam is at 15.7% and the Bondels Dam at 32.3%.
In the east of the country, the total average of the dam levels is only 2.4%, and last season it was 7.4%.
The Otjivero Main Dam is 3.4% full, the Tilda Viljoen Dam 4.5% and the Daan Viljoen Dam 1.8%.
In other parts of the country, the Olushandja Dam in the Oshana Region is 43.4% full, compared to last season’s 30.4%. Both the Omaruru Delta Dam in the Erongo Region and the Omatjenne Dam in Otjozondjupa are empty, the same as last season.
The City of Windhoek’s weekly water consumption report for 16 to 22 July shows that water consumption exceeded the target by 15%. In accordance with Category D of the City's water management plan, all residents must reduce their weekly water consumption by at least 15% to achieve water conservation goals.
To help conserve water, the City said all leaks must be fixed immediately.
“Fix all leaks immediately. A leaking tap can waste hundreds of litres of water. Be vigilant and save water,” it said.
Dam levels
Meanwhile, the total average of the dam levels in the country has dropped to 53.6%, compared to last season’s 66.3%.
In the central areas of Namibia, the average water levels in dams now stand at a low of 19.4%, while last season the levels stood at 36.4%.
The Swakoppoort Dam is at 30.4% of its capacity, the Von Bach Dam 11.5% and the Omatako Dam 0.1%. This three-dam system supplies Windhoek with water and the total average level of these dams stands at 16%, compared to last season’s 33.5%.
The Friedenau Dam is 53% full and the Goreangab Dam is at 99.7%. This is according to NamWater's weekly dam bulletin.
In the south, the average level of the dams stands at 60.8%, compared to last season when it was 74.4% full. The Neckartal Dam, which is Namibia’s largest, is at 81.5% of its capacity. Last season, it was 91.2% full.
The level of the Hardap Dam near Mariental has dropped to a mere 10.3%, and when it reaches about 6% of its capacity, all raw water to the Hardap Irrigation Scheme will stop.
Farmers have, in the meantime, signed an agreement to only irrigate 25% of their fields. This arrangement will continue until November, by which time it will be ‘survival or go bust’ for many farmers.
At the time of signing the agreement, the Hardap Dam was at 13% of its capacity.
The Mariental municipality has also suspended the supply of garden water (semi-reticulated water), as of 30 April until further notice.
The Naute Dam is 43.4% full and the Oanob Dam is at 39.9%, while the Dreihuk Dam is at 15.7% and the Bondels Dam at 32.3%.
In the east of the country, the total average of the dam levels is only 2.4%, and last season it was 7.4%.
The Otjivero Main Dam is 3.4% full, the Tilda Viljoen Dam 4.5% and the Daan Viljoen Dam 1.8%.
In other parts of the country, the Olushandja Dam in the Oshana Region is 43.4% full, compared to last season’s 30.4%. Both the Omaruru Delta Dam in the Erongo Region and the Omatjenne Dam in Otjozondjupa are empty, the same as last season.
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