For years the Vaal River, has been choked with tons of sewage, heavy metals and toxic waste. But the recent flooding is flushing the river, washing away polluted sediment and has given the ailing water way a new lease of life.
Once there is no rain in the catchment area the flow will be stemmed by closing a number of gates.
This will be a slow process as the aim is to minimize the impact of river fish.
"A lot of fish have moved into areas where the water is slower moving, if the drop in the river is to quick then these fish would be left stranded"
Taken from the Star, Monday February 1 2010. Written by Shaun Smillie.
Quotes made by the Vaal Dam area manager.
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