Knysna's water crisis: Emergency measures and rising dam levels

Knysna's water crisis: Emergency measures and rising dam levels

Knysna is working hard to avoid Day Zero as intensified interventions take effect

Knysna Municipality has significantly intensified its water security interventions as part of an ongoing, coordinated effort to avoid Day Zero and to stabilise the municipal water system amid sustained pressure on water supply. While infrastructure interventions are being accelerated, the most immediate and effective way to stabilise the system remains responsible water use by all […] The post Knysna is working hard to avoid Day Zero as intensif…

More water in Knysna, as dam levels show slight improvement

Some progress has been made with the water situation in Knysna.     Western Cape MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell, said in a statement on Tuesday that the water levels at the Akkerkloof Dam recently increased to 20.9% from 15%. Akkerkloof is the town’s main water source.     ALSO READ: Knysna faces potential “Day Zero” amid water crisis   Further details indicate that the improvement has tra…