The Vaal Dam is the primary feeder for Rand Water, which draws from the Sterkfontein Dam should the Vaal have a distinguished low capacity.
The Department of Water and Sanitation’s latest weekly report revealed a significant decline in the Vaal Dam’s water capacity levels.
According to the department’s comparison report, it went down from 37.8% the previous week, and 39.5% the other week. As part of the 14 dams that make up the IVRS, the Vaal will also draw from the Sterkfontein Dam should it have a distinguished low capacity.
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