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Limit or Restrict the Use of Water By-law, 2003

City of Cape TownRef: https://www.capetown.gov.za/_documents/resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Limit%20or%20Restrict%20the%20Use%20of%20Water%20By-law.pdf

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Collected on 22 August 2026

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This document is a municipal by-law enacted by the City of Cape Town on 28 March 2003 to regulate and restrict water usage across the city. It applies to all residents, businesses, and property owners in Cape Town, aiming to manage water resources responsibly. The by-law remains in effect indefinitely, with no stated end date. It is part of broader provincial and local governance efforts to ensure sustainable water use.

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Limit or Restrict the Use of Water By-law

This by-law sets out regulations that restrict or limit the use of water within the City of Cape Town. It applies to all households, businesses, and property owners using water services in the city. The rules are designed to manage water consumption, especially during periods of scarcity.

Who it is for: households in Cape Town, businesses in Cape Town, property owners in Cape Town, water users in the City of Cape Town
How to act on it: Comply with the terms of the by-law as enforced by the City of Cape Town's water services department.

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City of Cape Town: Water Services By-law to limit or restrict the use of water

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City of Cape Town, Western Cape

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https://www.capetown.gov.za/_documents/resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Limit%20or%20Restrict%20the%20Use%20of%20Water%20By-law.pdf

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28 March 2003
City of Cape Town
Water Services By-law
limit or restrict the use of water
Cape Town
South Peninsula Region
Blaauwberg Region
Tygerberg Region
City of Cape Town
Western Cape Nature Conservation Board
Knysna Municipality
Beaufort West Municipality
Breede Valley Municipality
Cape Agulhas Municipality
Cederberg Municipality