Amidst the seasonal shift and drinkable water a trending concern, the condition of KwaZulu-Natal’s dams remains a pressing topic.
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has released its weekly report on the state of the province’s dams.
While many dams show stability, others require replenishment from further rainfall.
Let’s explore the latest updates on the province’s dams:
- Albert Falls Dam’s water levels stand at 100.3%, a marginal increase from last week’s 100.2%.
- Bivane Dam has experienced a slight uptick, with water levels now at 100.9% compared to last week’s 100.5%.
- Craigie Burn Dam remains healthy with water levels at 100.5%, a minor improvement from the previous week’s 100.4%.
- Driel Barrage Dam has seen a slight decline, dropping from last week’s 96.7% to 95.8%.
- Goedertrouw Dam’s water levels are at 98.5%, a minor decrease from the previous week’s 98.7%.
- Hazelmere Dam has observed a slight decrease, with water levels currently at 84% compared to last week’s 85.5%.
- Hluhluwe Dam has experienced a slight decline, dropping from last week’s 101.4% to 100.4%.
- Inanda Dam’s water levels remain stable at 101.2% compared to last week’s 101.4%.
- Klipfontein Dam shows a reading of 99%, a marginal increase from the previous week’s 98.9%.
- Mearns Dam has seen an increase, rising from last week’s 102.6% to 105.3% this week.
- Midmar Dam stands steady at 96.5% compared to last week’s 96.7%.
- Nagle Dam has experienced a slight decrease, dropping from last week’s 89.3% to 87.7%.
- Newcastle’s Ntshingwayo (Chelmsford) Dam is at 75.4%, a slight increase from last week’s 74.2%.
- Pongolapoort Dam has seen an increase, rising to 83.7% from last week’s 82%.
- Spioenkop Dam stands at a healthy 100.2%, an improvement from last week’s 98.1%.
- Spring Grove Dam has observed a slight increase, rising from last week’s 100.1% to the same reading this week.
- Wagendrift Dam shows water levels at 101.1%, up from last week’s 100.8%.
- Woodstock Dam is currently at 95.6%, showing a slight improvement from last week’s 94.9%.
- Zaaihoek Dam remains unchanged at 90.6%, according to the DWS’s report.
As we observe these fluctuations in the various dam levels, residents need to remain mindful of water conservation practices, especially in anticipation of the winter season.
Your cooperation in water preservation efforts is pivitol in sustainable water resources for our community’s future.
Let’s continue to monitor the state of our dams and work together to conserve water resources for generations to come.
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