The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has for the first time after 24 years imposed water restrictions in the Orange River. The restrictions imposed will be by 15% for farmers that irrigate, and by 10% for industrial and domestic use.
The last time restrictions were imposed on the Orange River was in 1992.
These restrictions were gazetted under Notice 910 in Gazette 40203 and can be accessed online. The Water Users Association will monitor and implement the restrictions along the Orange River to the farmers whilst the municipalities will monitor and implement restrictions for domestic and industrial water usage. All stakeholders have been notified of these restrictions.
Currently the Caledon River is under a 75% water restriction for irrigation.
The department urges the community to carry on using water sparingly. As we continue to work together with municipalities in making sure that the water supply is guaranteed at all times despite the current status.
For more information contact:
Sputnik Ratau, Director Media Liaison
Cell: 0828742942
