Low water pressure expected this weekend
The City of Windhoek issued a statement warning residents that water interruptions can be expected from today to Sunday, and again from 29 July to 31 July.Brakwater’s taps will be completely shut off.
This is due to planned shutdowns of the Von Bach-Windhoek supply line by NamWater for 48 hours.
“The City will commission the borehole scheme to augment the water shortage because of the interrupted supply from NamWater. Residents are urged to use water sparingly during these periods to avoid running out of water.”
Furthermore, residents in the Brakwater area, who are supplied directly through the Okahandja-Windhoek line, must make alternative arrangements for this period, due to a complete water cut-off during this time, the City said.
Dam levels
Last year this time, the average of the country’s dam levels stood at 82.6%.
According to the latest NamWater dam bulletin, issued on Monday, the average water levels of the central area dams are at 57.2%, in comparison to last season’s 81.1%.
The Swakoppoort dam’s water levels are currently at 88.4%, while the level of the Von Bach dam stands at 52.3% and the Omatako dam is only at 9.4% capacity.
The Friedenhau dam is 86.6% full and the Goreangab dam is at 92.7%.
The Oanob dam is at 77.8%, the Dreihuik dam is 10.8% full and the Bondels dam is empty.
The Otjivero main dam is 35.3% full, the Tilda Viljoen dam is at 24.2%, and the level of the Daan Viljoen dam is 46%.
The level of the Neckartal dam is 97.9%, the Hardap dam is now 65.5% full and the level of the Naute dam stands at 94.8%.