The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) weekly state of reservoirs report of August 28 shows that water levels in Mpumalanga continue to drop. Kwena Dam dropped to 48,7 per cent, compared to last weeks 50 per cent.
According to the weekly report, the provincial average in terms of water in storage, water levels dropped from 66.2 per cent – more than 10 per cent lower than last year.
Water levels in most of the listed dams are lower than what was recorded at the same time last year. In the Ehlanzeni District, all the listed dams except the Driekoppies and Vygeboom are below last year’s recorded volumes.
The Department of Water and Sanitation therefore encourages the public to use the available water sparingly and wisely and ensure that all water resources are pollution free and free-flowing to ensure access to the source of life for all. Every drop counts, so let us all play our part in water security as the water levels continue to drop.
