Dams supplying the metro increased by 2,4% in the last week, to 95,6%. Daily water consumption for the same period decreased to 732m litres per day, compared to 739m the week before. At the same time last year, dam levels were at 77,1%.

Though restrictions have been lifted, the bylaws always apply. Here is a useful refresher for residential properties:
Outdoor water use and groundwater

• Water before 09:00 or after 18:00 (to avoid evaporation losses). This applies to municipal drinking water, and is recommended for alternative water e.g. borehole and well-point water.
• Automated sprinkler systems must be correctly positioned and adjusted to prevent wastage.
• Hosepipes used for watering, or washing vehicles, boats and caravans, must be fitted with a flow-control device such as a spray nozzle or automatic self-closing.
• No hosing down of hard-surfaced or paved areas with municipal drinking water. Put that power spray away and sweep.
• Publicly accessible outdoor taps must be secured.
• Alternative water sources like boreholes and well-point water must be used efficiently.

Efficiency of taps, toilets and showers

• The maximum flow rate of showerheads is seven litres per minute.
• That of taps installed at a washbasin is six litres per minute.
• New or replaced toilet cisterns may not exceed six litres in capacity.

Swimming pools

• Must be covered to avoid evaporation when not in use.
• Automatic top-up systems fed from a municipal drinking water source to supply swimming pools and garden ponds are illegal.

Leaks:

• Check your water fittings and pipes regularly.