Harties Dam hyacinth down to 11% - Magalies Water
Magalies Water has managed to curb the hyacinth growth in the Crocodile West River Catchment and the Hartbeespoort Dam in the North West down to 11%.
Hartbeespoort has been struggling with the invasive plant that has transformed the dam into a hazardous, stagnant swamp.
The widespread plant, that covers the dam, is caused by rainfall, high temperatures, and pollution.
This has been a persistent problem since the 1960s.
On Monday, Magalies Water spokesperson David Magae described the success of a multi-faceted approach as part of its ten-point plan to rid the dam of the invasive plant.
In the past four months, water hyacinth coverage has surpassed 25%, prompting focused efforts from Magalies Water to manage and reduce this encroachment.
“To achieve these objectives, the Rustenburg-headquartered water utility has registered substantial progress in improving the quality of raw water and curbing the growth rate of Hyacinth by meticulously implementing its ten-point strategic plan announced at the beginning of the project,” Magae said.
He said the strategic plan aims to safeguard and improve water access and quality for all users.
“The eradication of water hyacinth is the primary objective for Magalies Water, driven by a commitment to mitigating the proliferation of this invasive species.”
Magae added that the water utility and the Department of Water and Sanitation would continuously strive to keep hyacinth levels below acceptable limits.
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