Water Resource Monitoring
A Real-Time View of South Africa's Agricultural Water Landscape
Water availability is central to sustainable agriculture. This module delivers up-to-date, spatially enabled access to rainfall, dam levels, borehole activity, and water usage patterns—helping AgriSA members plan more effectively and respond to infrastructure and allocation challenges.
Key Capabilities
Water Resources Overview Dashboard
A consolidated view of South Africa's current water situation, combining spatial intelligence with weekly trends.
Metric Cards
- •Total Water Points (with live levels)
- •Average Dam Capacity (%)
- •Active Boreholes (national total with trend indicators)
Interactive Map
- •Water sources across provinces: dams, boreholes, springs, wells
- •Color-coded regions reflect current availability
Water Resources Map
A spatial tool to explore and analyze South Africa's water infrastructure in detail.
- •Grid-based display of water resources
- •Filters for region, resource type, and search terms
- •Toggleable map layers: Dams, Boreholes, Springs, Wells, Irrigation systems
- •Color-coded icons by resource type
- •Detailed popups for each point
- •Updated every Monday with fresh catchment data
Interactive Water Resources Map
Supports day-to-day environmental analysis and long-term planning.
Water Level Monitoring
Track the availability of surface and groundwater over time.
Status Cards
- •Current dam and groundwater levels
- •Trend indicators and region-specific context
- •Visual progress bars for easy interpretation
Data Tabs
- •Dam Levels
- •Historical Trends
- •Groundwater Levels
Dam Levels
65% Capacity
Groundwater
78% Capacity
Essential for infrastructure maintenance and risk forecasting.
Water Usage Rights Overview
Monitor agricultural water rights across zoning areas for compliance and risk management.
- •Visual display of rights by zone
- •Usage categories and expiry dates clearly marked
- •Automatic flagging of agreements expiring within 6 months
- •Filters for zone, right holder, and expiry status
- •Downloadable summary report by region
- •Data refreshed monthly from integrated registries
Some functionality, including zoning agreement expiry tracking, is dependent on external data collection and integration timelines.
Reporting and Data Export
Dashboard Export (PDF)
Generate branded, print-ready reports with a single click.
- •Export maps, charts, and key metrics
- •Clean layout suitable for presentations or board reports
- •Includes organization branding and section formatting
- •Instant download on export
Raw Data Export (CSV)
Extract data for in-depth offline analysis.
- •Export available on tables and visual components
- •Includes metadata and full datasets
- •Compatible with Excel and analysis tools
- •Downloads automatically after confirmation
Primary Users
Farmers and Agricultural Producers
Day-to-day water resource planning and monitoring
Environmental and Technical Advisors
Detailed analysis and technical recommendations
Government Liaison Officers
Regulatory compliance and policy development
AgriSA Policy and Operations Teams
Strategic planning and member support
Ready to Monitor Water Resources?
Join the AgricultureSA.io platform to access the Water Resource Monitoring Module and make informed decisions about South African agricultural water management.