Western Cape dams hit 80% mark
The latest update with regard to the state of the dam levels in the Western Cape Province is hereby provided by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS).
According to the hydrological report of today, 17 August, the Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS) levels have hit the 80% mark following good rains last week. Sputnik Ratau DWS National Spokesperson says the WCWSS is currently standing at 84,56% as compared to 78,68%, an increase by a massive 6,12%. Other individual dams that have seen an over 5% increase include Ceres, Theewaterskloof, De Bos, Brandvlei, and Kwaggaskloof Dams.
Following the Presidential address on the COVID-19 risk-adjusted strategy downwards to Level 2, there is an anticipated increase in water use as the economic activities are being opened. "For this reason, water users are urged to continue with water-saving initiatives", says Ratau.
Meanwhile, the South African Weather Services has issued a warning about the very cold weather conditions shortly, with snowfall and heavy rainfall expected across the Western Cape. The expected snow and heavy rainfall are envisaged to further top up the dams in the province. This can be awesome news as the province will soon be moving towards the end of its rainy season with the rainfall tapering off.
“Water is Life, Sanitation is Dignity”
For more information contact:
DWS Media Liaison Director
Sputnik Ratau
082 874 2942
