NEWCASTLE KZN: KZN dam and reservoir levels stabilise
A slight increase has been reported in the level of Ntshingwayo (Chelmsford) Dam.
Water storage in the province remains around 72% of the total capacity, according to statistics released by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) today.
A media statement from DWS indicates this percentage is a huge improvement on the same time last year, when provincial reservoirs were at only 60,9% of their capacity.
“Residents should not lower their guard in as far as saving water is concerned,” read a media statement from DWS. “Instead, they should use water sparingly.”
The Ntshingwayo (Chelmsford) Dam saw a marginal increase from 86,9% to 87,2%, which follows the trend from dams including Hazelmere, Pongolapoort and Goedertrouw.
Dams which reported a decline in capacity are Spioenkop, Wagensdrift, Klipfontein, Craigieburn and Zaaihoek. The most significant decrease is Mearns Dam, from 97,4% to 80,1%.
Bivane, Woodstock and Hluhluwe Dams have remained at the same level full.
Reporting on the Umgeni Water Supply System, which remains 82,8% full, DWS states that three out of five dams have recorded a slight decline while the other two have recorded slight increases. Albert Falls increased to 52,3% and Spring Grove is up to 85,3% of its capacity.
“The downside is led by Midmar Dam, which dropped from 100.5% last week to 100.1%. Nagle dipped from 87.4% last week to 85.3% and Inanda declined moderately from 101.2% last week to 101.1% this week.”
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