Recent rains are welcome despite the thunderstorms causing some disturbances.
The National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says hopes are the run-off has reached the dam storage facilities. In anticipation of the next weekly hydrological report to be published next Monday, the department looked forward to seeing if the rains had contributed to the inflow.
Western Cape dam storages are healthier and much the same as in the two previous years. The river catchments across the province, with the exception of the Olifants Doorn, are hovering above the 60% point. The provincial state of dams, which combines all Western Cape dams, is at 65%.
While DWS explains it is happy with the status of dam storages across the province this is not the reason for complacency. It urged all water users to continue using water sparingly until the winter-rainfall season arrives, and beyond.
This appeal for using water wisely comes as the National Government celebrates Water Month. The theme for this year is “Water for Peace”. The National Water Month campaign is aimed at educating the public about their responsibility in water conservation initiatives, raising awareness of the need to protect and conserve the country’s water resources.
In the Western Cape in particular several outreach activities have been earmarked to observe the National Water Month. This includes among other things outreach to schools, seminars, and project visits. . For more information on water month activities members of the public can visit www.dws.gov.za
“Water is Life, Sanitation is Dignity”
