The fact that these dams have not had sufficient water the Kouga area water restrictions were also implemented in Kouga. The Gamtoos valley, which includes towns like Patensie, Hankey, Loerie and Thornhill therefore also have water restrictions for the agricultural section. The Gamtoos valley is the "vegetable and fruit basket" of the Eastern Cape. The limited water supply has led to smaller fruit which does not qualify for the export market any more.