Mpumalanga dam levels are dropping
Despite the decrease in dam levels, no water restrictions have been enforced
Inyaka Dam recorded the biggest decline in water levels in Mpumalanga. This is according to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) weekly state of reservoirs report of last Monday.
The report shows that Inyaka lost about 19,6 per cent of its water, as it decreased from 101 per cent to 81,5 per cent last week. On average, the dam levels in the province declined from last week’s 71,1 per cent to 69,5 per cent.
The report showed that all the major dams in the province recorded significant declines in water volumes, with only the Heyshope Dam recording a 0,1 per cent increase, from 77,6 per cent to 77,7 per cent.
The water levels in the Water Management Areas (WMA) also decreased, with the Olifants WMA declining from 67,2 per cent to 66,3 per cent and the Inkomati-Usuthu WMA decreasing from 70,6 per cent to 68,3 per cent.
“With the hot weather upon us and rain coming in drips and drabs, it is critical that we all behave in a responsible manner and ensure that we use the available water in a conservative manner to ensure a sustainable supply for all,” said spokesman, Themba Khoza.
“This report shows that our water reserves are being depleted, calling on all of us to play our part in water security by conserving the little that is still available,” he said.
The DWS further emphasised its call to the public to intensify water conservation practices and initiatives for the benefit of
all during these trying times in our water-scarce country.
