There is no reason for concern about the province’s dam levels.
This according to Anton Bredell, Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning.
“The good rainfall received during the winter months are still evident in our dams throughout the province. We are now heading into the second half of summer, and this is the time of the year when we start asking if our reserves will last until the next rain season in the coming winter. At this stage there is no reason for concern, but at the same time we cannot get complacent, and I urge you to continue using water as a scarce and precious resource,” says Bredell.
The average level for dams in the Western Cape this week stands at 78.05%, which is slightly down from last week’s 79.74%.
However, it is significantly better than 67.77%, the same time last year. The latest figures from the Department of Water and Sanitation for major dams across the province shows a slight decline compared to the previous week.
But water levels are still better when compared to the same time last year: . Voëlvlei Dam is 86.28% full, down from 88.31% last week. (82.10% in 2021). . Bergrivier Dam is currently 91.83% full, down from 93.63% last week. (87.78% in 2021).. Theewaterskloof Dam is 92.86% full, down from 94.42% last week. (90.01% in 2021).. Clanwilliam Dam is currently 87.09% full, down from 91% last week. (65.89% in 2021).
