Water Restrictions Still Applicable In Greater Hermanus Area.
Residents in the greater Hermanus area are reminded that water savings measures are still in place and that their full cooperation is needed to ensure that the dry season can be seen through with the available water resources.
Gardens may not be watered with potable water provided by the municipality. With the gardening season now starting,keen gardeners are encouraged to recycle grey water harvested from baths,showers and washing machines.
The 24.9 mm of rainfall measured in September is far below the monthly average of 50.9mm. The De Bos dam level is currently 42% full,which essentially means 33% full because the municipality wont be able to extract water from the dam when the dam level reaches 9%.


Against a global rainfall average of 870mm per year,South Africa receives a pitiful 450mm,making it the world's 30th driest country.