Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Archives

SA’s DWS CALLS FOR MINING HOUSES OWNERS TO REGISTER THEIR DAMS FOR SAFETY REASON

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Gambeta News

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on mining houses that have not registered their dams on the department’s database to submit their information to ensure compliance with dam safety regulations. The department is currently updating the database of all tailings or mine residue deposit dams in the country that meet the requirements to be classified as “Dams with a Safety Risk” and called on mines to register their dams as required and…

WHY GROUND WATER IS NEEDED TO HELP SA WATER CHALLENGES

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Gambeta News

The Department of Water and Sanitation has committed to enhancing its efforts to explore the use of groundwater as an alternative water source to ensure water security in communities affected by water supply challenges. The aim is to mark the World Water Day. This comes as the global community observes World Water Day on 22 March 2022, themed: “Groundwater – making the invisible, visible.” According to the Department, more than 50% of available groundwater is…

VAAL DAM WATER LEVEL INCREASE FOR SECOND WEEK RUNNING IN SA

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Gambeta News

The latest report of Vaal dam shows an increase for two consecutive weeks in South Africa. This increase in levels for the second consecutive week, signalling that the recent heavy showers are steadily replenishing the dam after a long-running period of decline. According to the Department of Water and Sanitation, the dam has significantly risen to 35.7% from last week 30.2%. That if the present rise in the levels of the dam is anything to…

SOUTH AFRICA GOVT. TO PROVIDE ADDITION WATER TANKS FOR GAUTENG

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Gambeta News

South Africa Government has announced plans to release 141 Water Tanks to Slow Tide of COVID-19 in Gauteng. In a press release by the Government, it is aimed at reducing rising tide of the novel coronavirus pandemic which has been affecting the area. According to the statement, so far, 1,926 water tanks have been distributed in the Cities of Joburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni and the Sedibeng and West Rand District Municipalities. Head of Department of…