The Western Cape dam storage systems are currently in stable condition, according to the National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS).
The Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS), which encompasses six of the largest dams responsible for supplying water to the City of Cape Town and its surrounding areas, has reached a level slightly above 100%, according to the hydrological report released on Monday, 7 August 2023.
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This improvement is noteworthy compared to the same period last year when the system’s capacity was only slightly above 75%.
The overall condition of dams across the Western Cape Province, known as the Western Cape State of Dams, has reached 91% capacity. This increase stands in stark contrast to 2017, when Cape Town faced an unprecedented drought and the dam levels plummeted to a mere 28.12%.
The Olifants-Doorn area, covering the West Coast region, has been consistently experiencing a healthy water yield. The Clanwilliam Dam, a significant reservoir in the area, has maintained a level above 90% for the past five weeks.
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In terms of specific dam achievements, Ms Ntombizanele Bila-Mupariwa, the DWS Western Cape provincial head, expressed her satisfaction with the performance of individual dams.
Notably, the Theewaterskloof Dam, responsible for supplying 54% of the province’s water, has exceeded its capacity and is currently overflowing at more than 100%.
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