Bloemfontein water storage group plant operation

Why does Jagersfontein WTW need a dam?

The Dam has been operating at an average of 20 percent level for the past five financial years due to the drought. Its raw water is advantageous for Jagersfontein WTW which the Entity is operating on behalf of Kopanong Local Municipality which supplies purified water to the local towns.

How is the water supplied to the Caledon-Bloemfontein pipeline diverted?

Approximately 30% of the water from the Caledon– Bloemfontein pipeline is diverted through the turbine (350 ℓ/s at 40 m pressure head). The water is then diverted through the turbine to generate power.

Who opens the water supply valve at the bloemwater launch?

Nomvula Mokonyane, Minister of Water and Sanitation, is helped by Jacques van Delft, Bloemwater electrical technician, to open the water supply valve at the launch to get the turbines running.

What is the synergy between bloemwater and Brandkop?

Bloemwater and Brandkop now work in synergy, with electricity requirements for the head office being met from the Brandkop supply reservoir. There is also a greater synergy between the various components, as they need to be operated and regulated collectively. Bloemwater has successfully exploited this productive synergy between the two.

Where is the Kalkfontein Dam?

The Kalkfontein Dam lies on the banks of the Riet River, between Fauresmith and Koffiefontein towns. The Dam has seen a good increase in its level due to heavy rainfall. The Dam has been operating at an average of 20 percent level for the past five financial years due to the drought.

Is Bloem water a good water quality company?

Despite the ever-deteriorating raw water quality in the catchment, the Entity has been excelling in line with the water quality standards of SANS 241:2015. The outstanding operational strategies and ever committed personnel have ensured that the water quality produced in Bloem Water exceeds the target as agreed with the Shareholder.