The transition between seasons has brought about a noticeable change in the rainfall patterns experienced in KwaZulu-Natal in recent weeks. Consequently, the status of provincial dams has emerged as a significant concern due to their crucial role in ensuring water security.
The latest report from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) underscores the growing importance of water conservation efforts.
While many of the provincial dams maintain healthy water levels, some require replenishment.
Let’s delve into the DWS’s report on the status of KZN’s dams:
- Albert Falls Dam’s water levels remain unchanged this week, standing at 100.2%.
- Bivane Dam sees its water levels remain unaltered at a steady 101.2%.
- Craigie Burn Dam’s water levels stand at 100.3% this week, a slight difference from the previous week’s reading of 100.4%.
- Driel Barrage Dam, according to the DWS, remains unaltered this week at 96.7%.
- Goedertrouw Dam’s water levels recorded an insignificant decline, dropping from last week’s 97.3% to this week’s 96.8%.
- Hazelmere Dam’s water levels remain unchanged at 83.6%.
- Hluhluwe Dam saw its water levels drop to 99.4% from last week’s 99.9%.
- Inanda Dam remains unchanged, with the DWS reporting that the dam’s water levels are currently at 101.2%.
- Klipfontein Dam reported an insignificant decline in its water levels, dropping from last week’s reading of 99.3% to 98.2%.
- Mearns Dam saw its water levels drop from last week’s 106.2% to this week’s 104.7%.
- Midmar Dam’s water levels are currently at 98.2%, as compared to last week’s 99.3%.
- Nagle Dam’s water levels have seen a significant decline, dropping from last week’s 98.2% to this week’s reading of 91.3%.
- Newcastle’s Ntshingwayo (Chelmsford) Dam sees its water levels standing at 77.6% this week, as compared to the previous week’s reading of 78.2%.
- Pongolapoort Dam’s water levels remain unchanged this week at 86.4%.
- Spioenkop Dam is currently at 100.2%, as compared to last week’s reading of 100.1%.
- Spring Grove Dam, according to the DWS, remains unchanged this week at 100.4%.
- Wagendrift Dam’s water levels are at 100.3% this week, a slight difference from the previous week’s reading of 100.8%.
- Woodstock Dam’s water levels remain unaltered at a steady 101.1%.
- Zaaihoek Dam, as per the DWS, is currently at 90.6%.
With the Department of Water and Sanitation’s report highlighting the water levels at the respective dams across the province, residents are reminded of the importance of water conservation and the need to avoid water wastage.
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