Water levels at Grootdraai Dam at 98.3%
Water levels also dropped in the districts, with Ehlanzeni dropping from 99.8% to 99.5%, Gert Sibande dropping from 96.1% to 95.8%, and Nkangala dropping from 99.2% to 98.7%.
The Department of Water and Sanitation called on the public to be wise water users and use the available water sparingly as water levels dropped in Mpumalanga.
According to the State of Reservoirs report, dated March 11, average dam levels dropped from 97.9% to 97.3%.
The Water Management Areas also recorded declines in volumes with the Olifants dropping from 87.2% to 86.6% and the Inkomati-Usuthu dropping from 97.1% to 96.9%.
Water levels also dropped in the districts, with Ehlanzeni dropping from 99.8% to 99.5%, Gert Sibande dropping from 96.1% to 95.8%, and Nkangala dropping from 99.2% to 98.7%.
Vygeboom Dam is the only listed dam that recorded an improvement in the Gert Sibande District, increasing from 100.2% to 100.5% with Heyshope remaining unchanged at 100.1%.
The listed dams that recorded declines in water levels in the district include Grootdraai dropping from 98.8% to 98.3%, Nooitgedacht from 98.7% to 97.7%, Jericho from 73.5% to 72.7%,
Westoe from 67.0% to 66.9%, and Morgenstond from 94.2% to 93.3%. The department encouraged the public to practise water conservation for reliable supply throughout the year as we approach the dry winter season
They also encouraged the public to protect water resources to ensure sustainable quality water supply for current and future generations, especially as South Africa is a water-scarce country.
“It is important to protect our water resources from pollution to ensure that we release clean, safe, and quality water to our neighbouring countries,” the department said.
“Let us prevent pollution of our water resources and maintain good and peaceful relations with our neighbouring countries.”
