Windhoek water consumption 27% over target
Municipality worried about water use
The Windhoek municipality has once again urged residents to use water sparingly.
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 worrying
According 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 Namibia
In the south, the average level of dam water stands at 69.5%, compared to last season'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'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.
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 worrying
According 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 Namibia
In the south, the average level of dam water stands at 69.5%, compared to last season'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'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.
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