The severe drought of 2017/2018 in Cape Town continues to linger in many people’s minds. It was a time of intense stress as we all faced a very uncertain future. As a result, we are all concerned about facing a situation like that again. Consequently, we may find ourselves keeping an eye on our dam levels. As a result, the question may have crossed your mind “how full are Cape Town’s dams?”. Read on!
As of 3 March 2023, the average water storage across the Western province stands at 55.4%.
Cape Town receives water from 44 main dams. In total, they hold a maximum storage capacity of 1870.4 million cubic meters. While it’s true that we do receive Winter rains we still need to work very carefully with our limited water supply. This is because we have no idea how much Winter rain we will actually receive.
As a result, this means that we need to use water sparingly and thoughtfully. We need to save water wherever we can.
One way to do this is by drilling a borehole and accessing your underground water. A borehole will help preserve our finite water supply, it will help you save money on your water bill and will give you water security. These are just some of the benefits of a borehole.
Let’s take a closer look now at some of the other benefits of a borehole.
BENEFITS OF A BOREHOLE
- A borehole increases the value of your property
- It helps you save potable water
- A borehole helps you save money on your water bill
- You can fill your pool with borehole water once treated appropriately
- You can use borehole water for your irrigation system
- It gives you water security
- It allows off-the-grid living
As a result, it’s well worth the investment!
Contact us today for a borehole drilling quote, Cape Town!