With the heat of summer steadily intensifying, it is imperative to take stock of the current conditions of KwaZulu-Natal’s dams.
The Department of Water and Sanitation has released its latest report on the state of KwaZulu-Natal’s dams.
While some dams have seen an increase, the need for water conservation remains paramount.
Therefore, let’s delve into the province’s dam levels:
- Albert Falls Dam: Notably, Albert Falls Dam has recorded a slight increase, rising from last week’s 89.4% to the current 90.4%.
- Bivane Dam: In contrast, Bivane Dam has seen a minor decline, dropping from last week’s 81.1% to 80.9%.
- Craigie Burn Dam: This dam’s water levels have remained steady, standing at a healthy 95.3%, the same as the previous week.
- Driel Barrage Dam: Currently, Driel Barrage Dam is at 90.3%, the same level as the previous week.
- Goedertrouw Dam: Goedertrouw Dam has witnessed a significant increase in its water levels, rising from 97.4% last week to an impressive 99.6%.
- Hazelmere Dam: Although still at an unhealthy level, Hazelmere Dam has shown improvement, with water levels increasing from last week’s 46.4% to 58.4%.
- Hluhluwe Dam: Hluhluwe Dam’s water levels have experienced a substantial increase, standing at 102% this week, compared to last week’s 91.6%.
- Inanda Dam: Inanda Dam has also noted an increase in its water levels, rising to 95.7% this week, up from 92% last week.
- Klipfontein Dam: Klipfontein Dam’s water levels remain unchanged this week, holding steady at 86.7%.
- Mearns Dam: The water levels at Mearns Dam have risen from last week’s 60.6% to this week’s reading of 69.8%.
- Midmar Dam: Currently, Midmar Dam is at 77.6%, a slight increase from the previous week’s reading of 77.2%.
- Nagle Dam: Nagle Dam has seen a slight increase in its water levels, rising from last week’s 96.5% to 98.6% this week.
- Newcastle’s Ntshingwayo (Chelmsford) Dam: This dam’s water levels remain unchanged this week, holding steady at 65.9%.
- Pongolapoort Dam: Pongolapoort Dam has noted an insignificant decline in its water levels, standing at 82.3% this week, compared to 82.5% in the previous week.
- Spioenkop Dam: Spioenkop Dam has recorded a slight decline in its water levels this week, dropping from last week’s 84.1% to 83.4%.
- Spring Grove Dam: The water levels at Spring Grove Dam are currently at 74.4%, slightly lower than the previous week’s reading of 74.7%.
- Wagendrift Dam: Wagendrift Dam’s water levels stand at 86.8% this week, a minor increase from last week’s 86.7%.
- Woodstock Dam: Woodstock Dam’s water levels remain unchanged this week, maintaining a healthy 96.8%.
- Zaaihoek Dam: Zaaihoek Dam’s levels also remain unchanged this week, with a reading of 90.6%.
While a number of KwaZulu-Natal’s dams have witnessed an increase in their water levels, the importance of water conservation cannot be overstated. It is crucial to ensure that water wastage is kept to a minimum.
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