Knysna municipality is in the process of removing redundant standpipes in the formalised sections of the Northern Areas in Knysna.

Municipal Manager Lauren Waring said Knysna has experienced low water levels in recent months and the municipality needs to do all it can in order to save water.“The removal of the redundant standpipes will reduce the water wastage that occurs in standpipes. It is very difficult to control the wastage and this is the only measure we have to reduce the waste. In addition, the removal will decrease the maintenance requirements in terms of human resources and financial resources.”