The current state of water in robertson

Robertson receives its bulk water from three sources, namely from the 1 Langeberg Mountains (the Dassieshoek and Koos Kok Dams), from the Robertson 2(Brandvlei) Irrigation Canal and from the 3 Hoops River Irrigation Scheme. The water from the mountains and a portion of the water from the Hoops River and the Irrigation Canal are used for the potable water requirements of the town and the other water sources for garden irrigation or "leiwater" purposes. (Gumgrove dam (from canal) and Koos Kok dam) As a result of the lower than average rainfall figures during the rainy season, the dam levels are now very low. Currently the water level at the Dassieshoek Dam is 23% and Kooskok Dam 52%. Compared to last year this time the dam levels for Dassieshoek and Kooskok was 100%. It is important to note that in terms of an agreement, the Willemnelsriver Water Users Association is entitled to of 165 000 m3 of water, which must be available early in January 2023. Because Dassieshoek dam is approximately 23% full, we have no other option but to pump water from the Gumgrove irrigation dam for purification purposes. The Municipality will be forced to reduce its supply of water from the Dassieshoek dam to ensure compliance with this agreement. This will place additional pressure on the water sources. The Gumgrove dam is fed from the irrigation canal. Due to reducing flow from Dassieshoek dam, more water from the Gumgrove dam is used for purification and this water is also pumped to the water purification works. The dam level must therefor be raised before more water can be pumped to water purification works. If “leiwater” is supplied, it will put more pressure on the water level of the Gumgrove dam. During load shedding, no water can be pumped from the canal (3 pumps). The level of the Gumgrove Dam is now around 60% and another two weeks will be needed to get the level to acceptable level. Residents are urged to use water EXTREMELY sparingly to get reservoirs to acceptable levels. REPORT WATER MISUSE & LEAKS: 0860 88 11 11 DIE HUIDIGE STAND VAN WATER IN ROBERTSON Robertson ontvang water van drie bronne nl. 1 die Langeberg Berge (Dassieshoek en Koos Kok damme, 2 Brandvlei besproeiingskanaal en 3 die Hoopsrivier besproeiingsskema. Die water van die bergopvangsgebied en ‘n gedeelte van die water van die Hoopsrivier en die verspreidingskanaal hoofsaaklik word aangewend vir die drinkwater behoeftes van die dorp terwyl die ander bronne aangewend word vir leiwater doeleindes (Gumgrove Dam (van die kanaal) en Koos Kok dam). As gevolg van laer as gemiddelde reënvalsyfers gedurende die reënseisoen, het dit veroorsaak dat die dam vlakke nou baie laag is. Die huidige vlakke van Dassieshoek dam is 23% en Kook Kok dam 52%. In Desember 2021 was damme 100% die vlakke van beide. Die Willemnelsrivier Watersverbruiker Vereniging is verder in terme van ‘n ooreenkoms verseker dat 165 000 m3 water vroeg in Januarie 2023 beskikbaar gestel moet word. As gevolg van die feit dat Dassieshoek dam slegs op 23% staan, is ons genoodsaak om meer water uit Gumgrove dam te onttrek vir suiweringsdoeleiendes. Water vanuit die Dassieshoek dam sal noodgedwonge verminder moet word ten einde aan die ooreenkoms te voldoen. Hierdie sal ‘n addisionele druk op die waterbronne plaas. Die Gumgrove dam word vanuit die besproeiingskanaal gevoed. As gevolg van verminderende vloei van Dassieshoek dam moet meer water van die Gumgrove dam gebruik word vir suiwering en hierdie water word dan ook na watersuiweringswerke gepomp. Die damvlak moet weer eers gelig word voordat meer water na watersuiweringswerke gepomp kan word. Indien leiwater voorsien word gaan dit meer druk plaas op die watervlak van die Gumgrove dam. Gedurende beurtkrag kan geen water vanuit die kanaal (3 pompe) gepomp word. Die vlak van die Gumgrove dam is nou ongeveer 60% en nog twee weke sal nodig wees om die vlak op aanvaarbare vlak te kry. Inwoners word versoek water UITERS spaarsamig te gebruik om reservoirs op aanbaarbare vlakke te kry.