Latest Western Cape dam levels

Even though most of our dams are full, residents and visitors are encouraged to continue to use water responsibly. Read more on why we should save water.

Cape Town dam levels on 19 November 2024: 98.2%.

Where does the water go?

Other than using water in our homes for cooking, washing and sanitation, water also plays a central role in the economy of the Western Cape. The agriculture sector relies heavily on a reliable and sustainable water supply in order to produce good crops and sustain livestock. The manufacturing sector also needs water to produce manufactured goods.

Water is also lost to evaporation, leaks in water supply pipes, and deliberate water wastage.

What can I do to help save water?

Get creative with new ways to save as much as you can.

Our water security is vital for almost everything we do, which is why it's important that we all work together to ease demand on our water supply. Remember, every drop counts! Report leaks and burst pipes to your local municipality. Use our water saving tips and follow your municipality's guidelines for water restrictions. Share your water saving ideas on social media and encourage family and friends to do their bit as well, so that we save as much water as we possibly can, together!

What's the state of Western Cape dams?

Our province is supplied with water by number of large dams. These dams collectively hold a maximum storage capacity of 1 870.4 million cubic meters.

The average storage across the province on 11 November 2024 is 94.6%.

How full is the dam in my region?

You can keep track of the water storage levels in dams across the province using the map below. Information on dam storage levels is supplied by the national Department of Water and Sanitation.