{"id":50863,"date":"2017-11-14T06:06:54","date_gmt":"2017-11-14T06:06:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=50863"},"modified":"2017-11-20T06:59:00","modified_gmt":"2017-11-20T06:59:00","slug":"table-bay-navigating-water-crisis-cape-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/table-bay-navigating-water-crisis-cape-town\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Table Bay is Navigating the Water Crisis in Cape Town"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the current water crisis in Cape Town and the fact that the city is about to burgeon with holidaymakers over the busy festive season, water resources are going to become increasingly constrained. Everyone \u2013 from locals to holidaymakers and businesses to individuals \u2013 must be mindful about how they use this scarce and precious resource. There is just no room for wastage.\"water<\/a><\/p>\n

How The Table Bay is responding to the Water Crisis in Cape Town<\/h4>\n

Invested in every drop, The Table Bay at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has intensified its efforts to conserve water in the wake of the crisis. These have helped the hotel to keep water consumption during peak occupancy periods similar to that of its lowest occupancy periods. The goal is to keep this status quo even as the hotel welcomes an influx of holidaymakers for the summer.<\/p>\n

Reusing Grey Water<\/h4>\n

The Table Bay saves water in several ways. Some of these include a grey water system in place to recycle water from the kitchens for reuse elsewhere on the property such as for flushing toilets and irrigating the gardens, as well as a second collection system which recycles backwashed water, and returns it to the swimming pool.<\/p>\n

Water Efficient Fittings<\/h4>\n

Water and energy efficient showerheads have been installed in the guest rooms, and flow restrictors are installed on taps in the kitchens.\"Water<\/a><\/p>\n

Replanting with Waterwise Plants<\/h4>\n

To improve the water efficiency of the hotel\u2019s gardens during the water crisis in Cape Town, water-wise plants are being planted; with the hotel\u2019s flowering plants being replaced with succulents which require less water. In addition, the irrigation system in the garden beds at the main entrance has been replaced with a drip system which reduces water consumption significantly.<\/p>\n

Reducing Laundry<\/h4>\n

Because every little bit helps, linen in guest rooms is only changed per stay or alternatively every third day to curb water use in the laundry. In the restaurant and dining areas, tablecloths \u2013 which need to be washed daily \u2013 have made way for placemats.<\/p>\n

Educating Guests<\/h4>\n

But while these interventions form the foundation of The Table Bay\u2019s water conservation drive, its people and those who visit the hotel are playing an important role in saving water too. Employees have been trained to apply water smart behaviours in their daily tasks and hotel guests are encouraged to be water conscious while staying there.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the moment of arrival to departure we encourage our guests to join us in our efforts to use water sparingly. \u00a0Notices throughout the hotel remind guests about our water saving campaign and offer easy tips for reducing water consumption.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cBeing a five-star hotel with a vast international, green-conscious clientele, we have found that guests are very willing to participate in our efforts because they see it as taking positive action towards the environment,\u201d says Joanne Selby, General Manager at The Table Bay.<\/p>\n

Tips for Water Saving<\/h4>\n

So if \u00a0you\u2019re visiting during the water crisis in Cape Town, remember to do your bit to reduce how much you use:<\/p>\n