A slight increase in the Western Cape Dams and more rains expected this week
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) wishes to update citizens about the latest water situation in the Western Cape Province. The persistent downpours during the past weekend have yielded a slight increase in the Western Cape dam systems.
This is according to the weekly hydrological report of today 11 August 2020. Sputnik Ratau DWS National Spokesperson said that there is over a 1% increase in the Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS). The WCWSS is currently standing at 78,68% as compared to 77,58% at the same time last week
The Western Cape is once again expected to receive significant rains this week. These rains will be accompanied by cold conditions and members of the public are urged to keep warm as weather conditions will average below 18 degrees as per the predictions of the South African Weather Services (SAWS).
Meanwhile, DWS welcomes the recent launch of the first underground water supply project from the Table Mountain Group (TMG) aquifer by the City of Cape Town (CoCT). The aquifer, which is believed to be the largest in the world at a depth of 710 meters below the ground, is a perfect model of how exploration of alternate water sources can go a long way to augment water supply in the face of climate change. This is also line with the National Water and Sanitation Master Plan which advocates less reliance on surface water.
“Water is Life, Sanitation is Dignity”
For more information contact:
Sputnik Ratau
Cell: 082 874 2942
