Mirroring the situation in many dams across KwaZulu-Natal, the Ntshingwayo (Chelmsford) Dam level dropped marginally from 72% last week to 71,4% this week.
According to the latest report from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the Umgeni Water Supply System in general saw a ‘minimal decline’ from 75,3% to 74,8%.
DWS spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau said although the Albert Falls Dam – one of the province’s biggest – saw a 0,4% decrease, the system remains stable.
“People should not be alarmed as a result of the decline of Albert Falls. We have the Umgeni System, which serves as the main supply system to store and provide water in the province and it is standing at good levels,” commented Ratau.
The Midmar Dam, he added, recorded an above average percentage to increase to 91,8%, and the Nagle Dam is up to 94,2%.
Ratau said dams at ‘concerning low levels’ are Hazelmere (35,6% this week), Pongolapoort (55,8%), Hluhluwe (86,2%), and Klipfontein (81,4%).
“[DWS] cautions residents to use water sparingly, as hot weather temperatures are expected to increase in the coming weeks.”
This week’s figures for other dams in KZN are as follows:
Zaaihoek Dam – unchanged at 75,4%
Inanda Dam – down from 86,2% to 85,6%
Woodstock Dam – down from 76,1% to 75,7%
Bivane Dam – down from 82,1% to 76,6%
Driel Barrage – up from 99,7% to 100%
Wagendrift Dam – down from 88,7% to 87,3%
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