Time to manage water usage

KNYSNA NEWS – Last week, Knysna Municipality announced that it would be implementing Level 3 water restrictions all around the Knysna municipal area due to low water levels in rivers.

In a media release on Friday 2 December, the municipality announced that "due to abnormal rainfall during November and the consequent low levels of the rivers in the Knysna area, the Knysna Municipality announced Level 3 Water Restrictions with immediate effect."

Acting Municipal Manager Roland Butler said the historical rainfall figure for November is around 85mm.

"Last year we had 105mm, and this year only 2mm. The river levels of all the rivers in the Greater Knysna area are low, and we expect an influx of people to the area during the upcoming holiday season," he said.

"To ensure a continuous supply we must use water sparingly until we've had sufficient rain to bulk up our water resources.

"The daily usage of our residents and businesses could further be reduced to assist with this crisis. Please use water sparingly and adhere to the restrictions to prevent an increase in the restriction levels," Butler concluded.