Water Usage & Cost Calculator
Municipal tariffs, borehole ROI, rainwater & recycling analysis
South African Water Cost Analysis: Calculate municipal water costs with city-specific tariffs (Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, and more). Compare ROI of alternative sources: boreholes, rainwater harvesting, and greywater recycling. Analyze impact of water restrictions, Day Zero planning, and water-saving technologies. Includes rising block tariffs, sewerage charges, drought surcharges, and VAT. Essential for manufacturers managing water costs in water-stressed South Africa.
Location
Cape Town Water Tariffs:
Basic charge: R250.00/month
0-6 kL: R18.50/kL
6-20 kL: R28.75/kL
20+ kL: R42.30/kL
Sewerage: R11.20/kL
Drought surcharge: +15%
Current Usage
1 kL = 1,000 litres = 1 m³
Typical: 80-90% for manufacturing
Normal water usage allowed
Borehole Analysis
Drilling + pump + storage: R50k-R150k
Depends on local geology
Rainwater Harvesting
CPT: 500mm, JHB: 700mm, DBN: 1,000mm
Tanks + gutters + filtration
Water Recycling
Typical: 30-50% for process water
Treatment + pumping + storage
Water-Saving Technologies
Low-flow Cooling System
Process Optimization
Optimized cooling tower with water-efficient nozzles
Cost: R35,000Saves: 25%Life: 10y
Closed-loop Cooling
Process Optimization
Recirculating cooling system with minimal water loss
Cost: R120,000Saves: 60%Life: 15y
High-pressure Cleaning System
Equipment
Uses 40% less water than conventional cleaning
Cost: R28,000Saves: 40%Life: 8y
Automated Leak Detection
Monitoring
Smart sensors detect leaks and unusual consumption
Cost: R18,000Saves: 15%Life: 10y
Water-efficient Toilets & Taps
Sanitation
Dual-flush toilets, sensor taps, low-flow fixtures
Cost: R12,000Saves: 30%Life: 12y
Dry Cooling Technology
Advanced Process
Air-cooled systems eliminating water cooling needs
Cost: R250,000Saves: 90%Life: 20y
Process Water Recycling
Recycling
Treat and reuse process water in manufacturing
Cost: R85,000Saves: 50%Life: 12y
Smart Water Metering
Monitoring
Real-time monitoring and usage optimization
Cost: R15,000Saves: 10%Life: 8y
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