Vaal Dam

Gauteng residents urged to use water sparingly by government

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Gauteng residents urged to use water sparingly by government

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has urged residents in Gauteng to practise water conservation efforts. This comes after a drop in the Vaal Dam water levels. Dam levels decreasing According to the DWS, the Vaal Dam is currently at 49.7%, down from 50.5% the previous week. In comparison to the same period last … Read more

Tiny beetle tackles invasive plant that is choking the Vaal river

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Tiny beetle tackles invasive plant that is choking the Vaal river

Water lettuce, or Nile cabbage, is a floating aquatic plant that has spread across various continents, and has invaded the Vaal – one of South Africa’s most important rivers. Originally considered an ornamental plant for ponds, the alien water lettuce has turned into an invasive plant species. This has had significant negative impacts on aquatic … Read more