Berg River Catchment Area sees notable increase in dam levels

Following recent rains in the Western Cape, there was a slight increase of less than 1% in average water levels. However, the Berg River Catchment area saw a notable increase.

By: Storm Simpson

The National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) welcomed the rains that fell in the Western Cape catchments over the weekend and earlier this week.

Individual Dams Remain Stable, but Berg River Catchment Area Shows Significant Increase

The DWS spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa, said the Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS), which consists of six large dams, saw a slight increase of less than 1% in average level this week.

“The WCWSS saw a slight increase of less than 1% on the average level this week, however, a notable increase can be seen in the Berg River Catchment area,” said Mavasa.

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In terms of individual dams, the Theewaterskloof Dam, the largest dam in the province, with a capacity of 480 406 megalitres, remains stable at 55.46% compared to last week’s 55.39%.

Meanwhile, the Berg River Catchment area experienced a notable increase in water levels. The Berg River, Eikenhof, and Stettynskloof dams saw an increase of more than 5% this week.

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The Western Cape typically experiences significant rainfall during the winter months, but the unpredictability of climate change may alter this pattern. DWS urged water users to continue using water sparingly to ensure water security for the province.

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