Water level at Grootdraai Dam dips slightly
Even though the situation looks much better than the same period last year when the levels stood at 68,2%, the department urged the public to continue using water in a conservative manner.
Mpumalanga dam levels dipped below 80%.
According to a press release from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) dated September 8, the decline in levels continues.
Even though the situation looks much better than the same period last year when the levels stood at 68,2%, the department urged the public to continue using water in a conservative manner.
The DWS weekly state of reservoirs report showed that the average levels dropped from 80,4% to 79,7%, as recorded on September 6.
In the Gert Sibande District, Grootdraai Dam dropped from 79,3% to 78,9%, Nooitgedacht from 95,0% to 94,7%, Vygeboom from 92,9% to 92,0%, Jericho from 70,5% to 70,3%, Morgenstond from 84,0% to 83,6%, Westoe from 56,6% to 54,5% and Heyshope from 84,4% to 84,2%.
According to their report of September 20, levels dropped from 79.1% to 78.2%.
Their statement concluded with saying the situation is still much better than the same situation last year when the levels stood at 66.7%.
The department encouraged the public to continue using water wisely and in a more conservative manner, especially in light of the increased evaporation due to the increasing temperatures.
