The Western Cape’s dam levels have all declined this week, resulting in the province’s overall dam storage dropping by 1.31% to 79.89%.
The Cape Town dam system declined by 0.91% to 74.81%.
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Its main catchment, Theewaterskloof Dam, also dropped from 75.84% to 75.02%.
Lower Steenbras and Voëlvlei dams recorded decreases of between 0.67% and 1.08%.
The Department of Water and Sanitation said the Akkerkloof Dam in the Garden Route remains stable at 74%, as no pumping has taken place for two weeks.
Provincial head Ntombizanele Bila-Mupariwa has urged residents, businesses and industries to use water responsibly and avoid unnecessary wastage ahead of the warmer months.
“Water conservation remains a shared responsibility. Every drop saved today contributes to securing water supplies for our communities, agriculture, businesses and future generations, particularly as we move towards the warmer and drier months.
“Although dam levels remain stable, the department will continue to closely monitor water resources across the province, as well as providing regular updates to keep the public informed.”
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Mihle George
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