Western Cape Dams Could Run Out of Water by 2019
The Western Cape government says the province could run out of fresh water in dams by 2019 if water resources are not managed properly.
Government has predicted fresh water demand will exceed supply, due to population growth and limited water resources.
Experts such as those at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) say the province will survive the current dry season, but they warn government needs to start implementing long-term solutions to increase supply before the situation reaches a critical level.
Environmental Affairs MEC Anton Bredell says government will have to look at how it manages water resources in preparation for a population increase in the Western Cape.
Delyth Angharad