Windhoek water consumption 27% over target

The City of Windhoek has emphasised a frequent concern about weekly water consumption levels, which exceeded the target by 27% during the first week of November. For the week of 31 October to 6 November, water usage reached just over 536 000 cubic metres, surpassing the target of 423 000 cubic metres by 27%.In light of this, the municipality has urged residents to take immediate steps to conserve water.The City of Windhoek said water-saving tips that residents can implement include checking for and repairing water leaks.It also recommends waiting for a full load of laundry or dishes before washing and turning off the tap while not using it.The municipality said residents should replace old faucets and shower-heads with low-flow versions to reduce water usage, and instead of housing down driveways and sidewalks, use a broom to clean them.“By implementing water-saving practices, we can reduce our consumption and help preserve this valuable resource. Let us make a conscious effort to be more responsible with our water usage.”Dam levels worryingAccording to the weekly dam bulletin issued by NamWater, Windhoek’s average dam levels have dropped to just below 27%.The total average of Namibia’s dams has dropped to 61.7% compared to last season, when it was 74.9% full.In the central areas of Namibia, the average level of the dams is now at a low of 29.8%, while last season levels stood at 47.5%.The Swakoppoort Dam is at 52.6% of capacity, the Von Bach Dam is at 17.3% and the Omatako Dam is empty.This three-dam system supplies Windhoek with water and the total average level of the dams stands at 26.9% compared to last season, when they averaged a level of 44.9%.Meanwhile, the Friedenhau Dam is at 62.3% and the Goreangab Dam is at 94.1%.Across NamibiaIn the south, the average level of dam water stands at 69.5%, compared to last season&#039;s 83.5%.The Neckartal Dam, which is Namibia’s largest dam, is at 88.8% of its capacity. Last season, it was 96% full over the same period. The level of the Hardap Dam near Mariental has dropped to 24.7%, the Naute Dam is at 52.2%, and the water level in the Oanob Dam is 50.7%.The level of the Dreihuk Dam is at 0.3% and the Bondels Dam is empty.In the east of the country, the total average of the dam levels stands at only 5.1%, far less than last season&#039;s 16.7% over the same period. The Otjivero Main Dam is 6.8% full, the Tilda Viljoen Dam is at 24.9% capacity, and the Daan Viljoen Dam stands at 3.7%.In other parts of the country, the Olushandja Dam in the Oshana Region is filled to 33.5% capacity, compared to last season’s 9.5%.Both the Omaruru Delta Dam located in the Erongo Region and the Omatjenne Dam in the Otjozondjupa Region are empty, the same as last season.

Windhoek water consumption 27% over target

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Namibian Sun 2025-04-18

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