The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is pleased to report that the second of the two pipelines (the 1000 mm concrete pipeline) washed away by the heavy rains some two weeks ago has been commissioned ahead of schedule.
This is good news for the longer term security of water supply to our city, and water has already started to flow, but it will take two to three days to become part of the supply.
Our water situation is therefore still under stress and residents are again asked to use water sparingly to ensure that all areas in the city receive a minimum supply.
If isolated spots in the city may not be receiving water right now, residents are urged to contact the Municipality’s call centre on 0800 20 50 50 if they are affected.
Residents are also alerted to the fact that there is a short term power failure at the Loerie Water Treatment Works which is affecting the treatment and pumping of a section of our water supply. The Municipality is making contingency plans to address the situation while the electricity fault is being investigated and resolved. This again highlights the need for every resident to cut down on water consumption in their households. Mr Barry Martin, NMBM Director of Water & Sanitation, again appeals to residents to work together. “What every householder consumes in his or her household does affect the overall availability of water in the city. Thank you for your continuous understanding and cooperation.”
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