Picture: Taung Dam experiencing decline on water level
By OBAKENG MAJE
The Department of Water and Sanitation said the water levels across North West Dams have slightly dropped from last week’s 79.0% to 79.1% this week. The department spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa said, the scorching temperatures observed in certain parts of the province is the reason for this modest decline in the water storage.
“Ngotwane Dam fell from 42.6% to 42.1%, while Disaneng Dam slightly dipped from 92.5% to 91.9% this week. Additionally, Setumo Dam moved down from last week’s 104.7% to 103.7% this week.
“This week, Roodekopjes Dam experienced a plunge, going from 90.2% to 87.9%, while Buffelspoort Dam has recorded a slight decline going from 100.6% to 100,4%. Pella Dam has also experienced a notable decline from 52.8 % to 52.0% and Klipvoor Dam has dropped from last week’s 100.7% to 99.6%,” he said.
He further said Molatedi Dam in Zeerust, has decreased from 45.9% to 45.3%. Mavasa added that Lindleyspoort Dam has also experienced a decline descending from 67.4% to 67.1%.
“Marico-Bosveld Dam saw a slight drop, going from 76.6% to 75.7%. Taung Dam, which supplies water to Taung and the surrounding regions, has similarly decreased in dam levels going from 91.1% to 91.0% this week.
“Bospoort Dam has noted an increase this week moving from 101.9% to 102.2% this week. The levels of the Madikwe Dam have also seen an increase from 40.4 % to 42.2%. Vaalkop Dam had a notable increase as well, moving up from 88.5% to 90.9%,” said Mavasa.
He said Olifantsnek Dam has noted no changes this week and is sitting at 84,2%. Mavasa said the department urges communities to utilise water sparingly as most dams have recorded a decline this week.
The members of the community are encouraged to report water leaks and unlawful connections. Damaging water infrastructure should also be reported to the forums that have been established by the department in the communities,” he said.
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