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Wbjs Water Management Policy

WYNBERG BOYS' JUNIORRef: https://wbjs.org.za/wbjs-water-management-policy/

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Source domain: wbjs.org.za

Collected on 21 August 2026

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What this means

This document is a water management policy notice from Wynberg Boys' Junior School, outlining steps taken to reduce water usage amid Cape Town's Day Zero crisis. It details infrastructure like rainwater harvesting tanks, boreholes, and water-saving fixtures, and encourages students and staff to bring their own drinking water. The school is also preparing to serve as a water collection point if needed. The policy is ongoing and applies to everyone at the school.

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Read out of this document by Govermate's AI, in its own words. Each one quotes the line it came from — confirm on the official source before acting.

personal resource requirementOngoing

Daily personal water supply from home

Each student and staff member is encouraged to bring between 500 ml and 2 liters of water from home each day for personal consumption.

Who it is for
students and staff at Wynberg Boys' Junior School
How to act on it
Bring your own water container to school daily
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Each staff member and learner should be encouraged to bring 500 ml to 2 liters of water for personal consumption on a daily basis from home.
behavioural compliance requirementOngoing

Participation in water-saving initiatives

Students and staff are expected to follow various water-saving practices such as using waterless hand sanitizers, reducing toilet flushing, and helping maintain drought-friendly gardens.

Who it is for
students and staff at Wynberg Boys' Junior School
How to act on it
Follow all implemented water-saving rules and procedures at school
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Staff and learners are encouraged to flush toilets less – one toilet in each block will be allocated for regular flushing.
public service access opportunityNot applicable

Use of school as a water collection point during Day Zero

If Day Zero is declared, the school may be used as a designated water collection point by the City of Cape Town.

Who it is for
members of the public and school community in the area
How to act on it
Attend the school when it is designated as a water collection point
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The school has been approached by the City of Cape Town’s Disaster Management Team with a view to using the school as a water collection point should Day Zero be reached.

Facts

Places

City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Reference

https://wbjs.org.za/wbjs-water-management-policy/

Key Takeaways

  • Wynberg Boys' Junior School
  • Day Zero
  • 50 litres per person per day
  • Cedric Poleman
  • Premier Zille
  • Cape Town
  • rainwater harvesting
  • boreholes
  • JoJo tanks
  • water collection point
  • Wynberg Boys' Junior School
  • Cedric Poleman
  • City of Cape Town
  • Disaster Management Team
  • Premier Zille