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Namibia’s capital Windhoek is back with a new measure after several months of tightening up its drought strategy. From now on, wasting water resources is punishable by a fine of 2,000 Namibian dollars, or around 106 US dollars.
The race to rationalize water use continues in African cities. After Casablanca in January 2024, the Namibian capital Windhoek imposed fines totaling 2,000 dollars (just under 106 US dollars) for any arbitrary use of water resources. The application of this measure will be monitored by inspectors and water officials, with the support of the municipal police.
This measure comes some seven months after the tightening of water use standards in this municipality of over 494,000 inhabitants. These include reducing the frequency of watering gardens to twice a week and covering swimming pools until further notice. In addition, fountains and water games have been banned in Windhoek, and car washing is now done with buckets rather than hoses connected to the tap.
As a reminder, Windhoek’s zero-tolerance policy for water wastage was reintroduced in 2019, following the drop in water levels at three dams in Namibia. Windhoek’s ambition is to save 10% of its water resources, which will be returned to households, thus reducing water shortages.
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Commercial car washes now reuse their treated wastewater. This alternative, which is now unavoidable, has been practiced in the southern African country for over 50 years. The aim is not only to provide additional quantities of good quality water by accelerating the natural water purification cycle but also to ensure the balance of this cycle and the protection of the surrounding environment.
