Since the end of 2018, for the past year, South Africa has far done an incredible job at taking on one of the most important issues, which is water scarcity.
The country has managed to stand together and help sustain water resources. Since it’s August, the rainy season is now coming to an end, there are much to be highlighted. Cape Town dams particularly, have reached a capacity of 80% full, which has relieved much strain from the city, the Western Cape province, as well as the entire country.
The Eastern part of the country has also received plenty of water during the winter. South Africa’s dams altogether have thus far also reached 70%, particularly some of the largest regions in the country. Experts suggest that the country is unlikely to relapse, returning to a state of drought, as it did in the previous years.
Why Water Usage Throughout the Country Must Remain a Conscious and Cautious Endeavor
The country has been waiting for good news regarding its water shortage situation, which has been rather dire for the past three to five years. Luckily now, there is an efficient amount of water captured for usage in the country.
However, there are still provinces that have recorded lower dam levels, such as in the Eastern Cape, with only 56% of water in its dams and Kwa-Zulu Natal with only 59.8% of water in its dams. It is thus very important to take this opportunity, where dam levels haven’t been as high as they are now for a long time, to sustain water resources and protect it more than ever before.
Currently, measures are also being taken against coal mines, to reduce the pollution of groundwater.
Citizens are also urged to take care with how they use water, along with saving it. South Africa’s water crisis has led to a positive movement in the country. It has forced the government to find ways in sustaining water and protecting precious resources, as well as motivated residents to not take it for granted.
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