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The IVRS was in good shape this week despite a moderate water level decrease.

In the current week, the IVRS slightly declined from 83.2% to 82.7% from the previous week. During the same period a year ago, it was 97.4%.

Water levels dropped at the Vaal Dam this week. From 53.1% last week, to 52.3% this week. Vaal Dam's level was 92.4% last year.

Bloemhof Dam followed suit with a decline from 91.7% last week to 91.1% this week. A year ago, the dam level was slightly higher at 101.8%.

Water levels at Grootdraai Dam also declined from last week's 88.3% to this week's 87.7%. In the same period last year, Grootdraai had a higher level of 94.0%.

Sterkfontein Dam saw a minor dip in water levels this week after holding steady for a few weeks. Sterkfontein dipped from 99.0% last week to 98.8% this week. Last year, it floated at 101.0%.

The levels of the Lesotho dams, Mohale and Katse, remained in excellent condition this week despite both experiencing a miner decline.

The Katse Dam saw a slight decline this week, dropping from 80.2% last week to 78.8%% this week. Compared to the same time last year the dam was restful at 94.7%.

In the current week, Mohale Dam followed suit with a modest decline from last week’s 101.1% to 89.6%. Last year, it was higher at 101.0%.

DWS continues to encourage Gauteng water users to conserve water. The Department also requests the cooperation of locals to prevent damage to DWS infrastructure.

Issued by the Department of Water & Sanitation