| LUVUVHU RIVER: Hydrology and geohydrology |
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Map of the LUVUVHU River |
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The natural runoff from the Luvhuvu river is 121 million m3/annum and from the Mutale River (tributary of the Luvhuvu) 22 million m3/annum (Ref.1): | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Groundwater resources are available throughout both the Luvuvhu and Mutale catchments, but in varying quantities depending upon the hydro-geological characteristics of the underlying aquifer. The central parts of the Luvuvhu catchment are heavily populated and widespread rural communities are a feature of the area. Many communities rely on groundwater although conjunctive use schemes (surface and groundwater) are also widespread. (Ref.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ref.1. Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, South Africa. 2004. Luvuvhu/Letaba Water Management Area: Internal Strategic Perspective. Prepared by Goba Moahloli Keeve Steyn (Pty) Ltd in association with Tlou and Matji, Golder Associates Africa and BKS on behalf of the Directorate: National Water Resource Planning. DWAF Report No. P WMA 02/000/00/0304. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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