KZN dam levels show marginal increase
Ntshingwayo (Chelmsford) Dam is currently at 77.3% capacity this week.
KZN dam levels show marginal increase:
Dam levels in KwaZulu-Natal have marginally increased following ‘light showers’.
This is according to the Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) weekly dam level report.
Spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau, confirmed the levels increased from last week’s 87.7% to 88.9% this week.
“The increase is attributed to the rains which were experienced in some part of the province last week,” said Ratau.
He mentioned that the Umgeni Water Supply System has also increased – from 101.5% to 102.5%.
“One of the province’s largest dams, Albert Falls, is at full capacity at 103.1% this week. Meanwhile, the Midmar Dam is up from 98.9% to 101%. Nagle Dam stands at 102.6% and Inanda Dam is at 103.7%,” confirmed Ratau.
Other KZN dam levels:
- Hazelmere Dam – 55.7%
- Driel Barrage – 86.6%
- Woodstock Dam – 88.5%
- Spioenkop Dam – 100.7%
- Klipfontein Dam – 100.5%
- Hluhluwe Dam – 69.1%
- Bivane Dam – 101.3%
- Zaaihoek Dam – 90.6%
- Wagendrift Dam – 103.2%
- Ntshingwayo (Chelmsford) Dam – 77.3%
- Goedertrouw Dam – 86%.
“The DWS calls on water consumers to intensify water conservation, even as most dams in the province are above average,” urged Ratau.
DWS has further appealed to residents to continue using water sparingly.
“We are heading towards the winter season, where we will experience marginal rainfall. We are working around the clock to complete bulk water projects, as a way to ensure water security in the provinces and across the country.”
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