According to the latest weekly report on KwaZulu-Natal’s dam levels compiled by the Department of Water and Sanitation, the Umngeni Water Supply System has marginally decreased from its full capacity of 100% last week to 99.7% this week.
Despite most dams in the province maintaining above average levels, the Department of Water and Sanitation reiterates the urgent need for residents to use water sparingly.
Departmental spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa, stressed, “We all have a responsibility to preserve this precious resource, even when some dams are close to full capacity across the province. Unpredictable weather patterns due to climate change remind us that every drop counts. While dams may be full today, extreme heat causing water evaporation remains a serious concern.”
Considering this, let’s delve into the status of KZN dams:
- Albert Falls Dam currently stands at 100.2%, showing a negligible difference from last week’s 100.3%.
- Bivane Dam’s water levels are presently at 100.5%, slightly lower than the previous week’s level of 100.6%.
- Craigie Burns Dam saw a slight decline, with water levels dropping from last week’s 100.1% to this week’s 99.9%.
- Driel Barrage Dam maintains its water levels at 96.7%.
- Goedertrouw Dam’s water levels are at 98.4%, down from last week’s reading of 98.8%.
- Hazelmere Dam’s current reading is 82.3%, a slight decrease from last week’s 82.6%.
- Hluhluwe Dam noted an increase in its water levels, rising from last week’s reading of 96.9% to this week’s 100.4%.
- Inanda Dam experienced a slight increase, with water levels standing at 101.8%, compared to last week’s 101.2%.
- Klipfontein Dam recorded a slight decrease in its water levels, dropping from last week’s 98.7% to this week’s 97.7%.
- Mearns Dam’s water levels declined from last week’s reading of 100.5% to this week’s reading of 98.4%.
- Midmar Dam’s water levels currently stand at 97.6%, down from last week’s 98.8%.
- Nagle Dam’s water levels dropped from last week’s 97.9% to this week’s 93.2%.
- Ntshingwayo (Chelmsford) Dam’s water levels are at 74.8%, compared to last week’s 75.5%.
- Pongolapoort Dam’s water levels are recorded at 81.4%, slightly higher than last week’s 81%.
- Spioenkop Dam’s water levels remain unchanged at 100.1%.
- Spring Grove Dam currently stands at 99.7%, compared to last week’s reading of 99.6%.
- Wagendrift Dam’s water levels are at 100.2%, down from last week’s 100.4%.
- Woodstock Dam remains unchanged at 94.9%.
- Zaaihoek Dam, according to the DWS, remains unchanged at 90.6%.
Residents, according to the DWS, are urged to promptly report and repair household water leaks. Addtionally, measures are being implemented to enhance bulk water projects across the province and the nation to ensure a consistent and reliable water supply.
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