Albert Falls Dam levels 'the lowest in years'
Umgeni Water says it remains concerned over water levels at the Albert Falls dam - north of Pietermaritzburg.
The water utility's Shami Harichunder says the dam is only at about 20% capacity.
He says Albert Falls is one of the largest suppliers of water in the Umgeni system.
"It is the lowest it has been in almost 24 years. Albert Falls is a crucially important dam because it supplies water to Durban's treatment plant for treatment and then supply to greater parts of eThekwini," he says.
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Harichunder says the water situation has improved slightly compared to this time last year - but says the dams in the Umgeni system are at around 50% collectively.
He says levels need to be at 70% for restrictions to be removed. eThekwini is urging communities to use water sparingly.