The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) latest weekly state of reservoirs report shows that the majority of listed dams in the Lowveld are stable and recorded unchanged water levels over the past week.

According to the report, Buffelskloof, Witklip, Primkop, and Kwena dams remained unchanged at 100.2%. Longmere is stable at 91.8%, Klipkopjes at 96.7%, and Da Gama at 97.4%.

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The report also shows that only four listed dams in the Lowveld recorded declines in water levels, with the Blyderivierpoort Dam dropping from 99.4% to 98.6%, Driekoppies from 93.1% to 92.6%, Inyaka from 98.2% to 97.7%, and Ohrigstad from 75.4% to 74.7%.

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The Inkomati-Usuthu Water Management Area also decreased from 98.1% to 97.9%.

DWS reminds all South Africans that the country is water scarce and every drop counts. Water conservation remains the most effective way to ensure water security for current and future generations. The department urges the public to use water responsibly and efficiently, avoid wastage, and fix leaks promptly to prevent unnecessary losses.