How deep is the Vaal River?

27 meters
As the Vaal River flows westward it flows into the Grootdraai Dam. This dam has a total storage capacity of 350 million cubic meters, a surface area of 39 square kilometers and an average depth of 27 meters.

Why is the Vaal River important?

The Vaal River is the country’s hardest working river. The water resources of the Vaal River System are an important asset to the country and its people, supporting major economic activities and a population of about 12 million people. The Vaal River and its tributaries drain about 20\% of the Orange-Vaal basin.

What type of river is Vaal River?

plateau river
It is basically a plateau river and occupies a shallow bed. Most of the year its flow is minimal, but the winter months can create the muddy torrent for which the Vaal (“Gray-Brown”) is named. The river’s flow is regulated by the Vaal Dam, 23 miles (37 km) upstream of Vereeniging.

What is the source of the Vaal River?

Drakensberg
Vaal River/Sources

Where is the mouth of the Vaal River?

Orange River
Vaal River/Mouths

Is the Vaal river polluted?

It stated that the Vaal is now polluted beyond acceptable standards, caused by “the kilolitres of untreated sewage entering the Vaal because of inoperative and dilapidated wastewater treatment plants which have been unable to properly process the sewage”.

Is the Vaal River polluted?

Can you swim in the Vaal River?

Johannesburg – The Vaal River has been declared safe following rumours that a sewage spill had contaminated the water and that it would be dangerous for swimmers in the upcoming Emerald Challenge Open Water Swim. “Despite infrequent pollution incidents, the water holds minimal risk for swimmers” said Van Wyk.

Is Vaal in Gauteng or free state?

The Vaal Dam lies on the Vaal River in Deneysville just south of the border between Gauteng and the Free State….Vaal River.

Is it safe to swim in the Vaal River?

What is the problem of Vaal River?

Like many areas in South Africa, there are ongoing sewage spills into the Vaal River, predominantly from the Emfuleni Municipal wastewater treatment system, which have affected human and animal health, the environment and ecology – with many yellowfish dying.

Is Vaal River safe?