As KwaZulu-Natal endures a prolonged period of minimal rainfall, the urgency for water conservation has intensified. The recent dry weather has led to reduced replenishment of dams across the province, bringing the issue of water management into sharper focus.
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued its latest weekly report on the state of KwaZulu-Natal’s dams.
While many dams are holding up well, there are signs of a gradual decline in water levels as we approach the upcoming rainfall season.
Here’s a snapshot of the current state of KZN’s dams, based on the DWS report:
- Albert Falls Dam’s water levels saw a slight decline and are currently at 92.5%, compared to the previous week’s reading of 93.4%.
- Bivane Dam remains steady, with its water levels unchanged at 99.5%.
- Craigie Burn Dam’s water levels are reported to be at 99.5%, compared to the previous week’s reading of 100%.
- Driel Barrage Dam’s water levels remain constant at 94.4%.
- Goedertrouw Dam’s levels are at 92.5%, compared to the previous week’s reading of 92.9%.
- Hazelmere Dam noted a minor decline in its water levels, with a reading of 79.1%, compared to last week’s reading of 79.8%.
- Hluhluwe Dam has experienced a slight drop in its water levels, which are currently at 93.2%, compared to last week’s reading of 94.2%.
- Inanda Dam saw its water levels drop to 98%, a slight difference from last week’s 99%.
- Klipfontein Dam’s water levels are at 86.2%, a small decrease from last week’s reading of 87.1%.
- Mearns Dam saw its water levels drop from last week’s reading of 100.5% to this week’s 97.4%.
- Midmar Dam’s water levels are at 92.5%, a slight difference from last week’s 93.1%.
- Nagle Dam’s levels are at 85.8%, a minor drop from the previous week’s 86.7%.
- Newcastle’s Ntshingwayo Dam is currently at 71.4%, compared to last week’s 71.7%.
- Pongolapoort Dam’s water levels are at 84.6% this week, a slight decrease from last week’s 84.8%.
- Spioenkop Dam’s water levels have decreased from last week’s 97.6% to this week’s 96.5%.
- Spring Grove Dam has seen its water levels drop from last week’s 87.3% to this week’s 85.5%.
- Wagendrift Dam’s water levels are at 99.4%, a minor drop from last week’s 99.7%.
- Woodstock Dam’s water levels remain unchanged at a healthy 100%.
- Zaaihoek Dam’s water levels remain steady and unchanged at 90.6%.
As the province continues to experience dry conditions, residents need to adhere to water conservation practices. Every effort to save water contributes to the overall health of our dams and ensures a stable supply for the future.
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