Vaal dam
Despite low rainfall in parts of SA, DWS says no need for water restrictions yet
However, the Vaal Dam in Gauteng has hit a new low, with levels sitting at just under 34%. The same downward trend can be seen at dams across KwaZulu-Natal,...
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DWS: No need for Vaal water restrictions just yet
The department said the Vaal Dam levels have been declining since April and no rainfall yet is exacerbating the situation.
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Vaal Dam levels drop to ‘grim state' – Dept of Water and Sanitation
In a statement on Thursday, the department said dam levels dropped from 37.6 % last week to 37.0% in this week.
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Vaal Dam levels reach record low of just under 40% this week
The Water and Sanitation Department has called on citizens to use water sparingly and report leakages or burst pipes.
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Vaal Dam: GP residents urged to use water wisely as dam levels plummet
The Vaal Dam dipped to even lower levels from last week's 43.4% to its current 42.6% mark.
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Levels at 11 of 14 dams in Integrated Vaal River System declined this week
The Water and Sanitation Department is calling on customers to save as much water as possible.
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Gauteng residents urged to use less water as Vaal Dam level dips again
The Water and Sanitation Department said that it was concerned about the Vaal, which formed part of the integrated Vaal River system.
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Vaal Dam levels below 50%, residents urged to use water sparingly
The Department of Water and Sanitation said it was concerned about the Vaal and other dams, which form part of the Integrated Vaal River System.
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Gauteng residents urged to limit water use as Vaal Dam level dips below 50%
The level is now hovering around 49.8% which is significantly lower compared to 71.5% that was recorded this time last year.
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Vaal Dam water levels reach 50% mark - DWS
DWS spokesperson Sputnik Ratau said recent rains were a step in the right direction amid fears of water scarcity in Gauteng.
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Vaal Dam water levels approaching 50% mark - DWS
The department said after weeks of water levels declining drastically, the dam reached a positive 48.4% showing signs of improvement in its catchment areas.
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Vaal Dam levels improve following heavy rains across Gauteng
The DWS said the dam started to show signs of recovery after water levels declined drastically over the past few months.
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Gauteng rain contributes to raise water levels in Sterkfontein, Harties dams
Images shared on social media show the Hartbeespoort Dam gushing downstream.
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DWS: Gauteng dam levels to be assessed when rainy weather subsides
A few weeks ago, there were concerns after the Vaal Dam, which provides water for most of Gauteng and neighbouring provinces, slipped below 40%.
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Farmers plead for drought-hit areas to be declared disaster zones
Government warned that for the first time in six years, the country would not meet water demands.
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Drop in Vaal Dam's water levels alarming, says DWS
The Department of Water and Sanitation on Monday said the Integrated Vaal River System had dropped to just below 60% while the Vaal Dam was just below 45%.
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Expected heavy rain may result in localised flooding & not fill up dams – dept
Extreme weather conditions have caused dwindling water levels in the Vaal Dam, which is Gauteng's main source of water.
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No need to panic over decline of Vaal Dam levels, says DWS
The Department of Water and Sanitation on Monday said the hot weather combined with a lack of rain in Gauteng was contributing to the rapid decline in the level of the Vaal Dam.
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Gauteng dam levels expected to drop ahead of heatwave
The Water and Sanitation Department is concerned about levels which it said were plummeting weekly.
