The Department of Water and Sanitation urged the public to use water wisely as national dam levels continue to decline, as the winter season is in full swing. According to the assessment conducted by the department on Monday, dam levels are currently sitting on an average of 71.6%, compared with 71.9% the previous week. Last year, at the same time, national water storage was at 53.8.2%. “There has been a falloff in average dam levels in all provinces. The Algoa system, which consists … [Read more...] about Dam levels continue to decline
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One Province’s Dam levels up slightly
The Department of Water and Sanitation has reported a slight decrease in capacity of dams in all provinces, with the exception of Northern Cape where there is a slight increase. “Based on our 5 June 2017 report, the national water storage has once again decreased slightly week on week, and is down by 0.3% to 72.1%,” the department said. Provincial levels Compared to the previous week, the provincial dam levels in Eastern Cape are down 0.9% to 60.3%, Free State 0.2% to 84.2%, Gauteng … [Read more...] about One Province’s Dam levels up slightly
Top water saving tips video from @NMBmunicipality
Play Your Part and Be Water Smart. CLICK HERE to see a historic chart of the Nelson Mandela Bay Dam Levels since December 2016. … [Read more...] about Top water saving tips video from @NMBmunicipality
Countrywide Water Restrictions Continue
With the recent rains across the country not making enough impact on the drought, water restrictions will continue, says the Department of Water and Sanitation. The department said the national storage of dams have shown a slight increase of 0.8% from 54.2% last week to 55% this week. "At this time last year, the national storage was at 55.4%.This is a clear sign that the recent rains did not make that much of an impact on our dams and the Department of Water and Sanitation would like to … [Read more...] about Countrywide Water Restrictions Continue
NMB Dam Levels
The Dam Levels of the Major Dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay - Gqeberha, Kariega, Despatch and Colchester. [SHARE] [Monitor Your Water Consumption Online HERE]: On 12 December 2024 the Punitive Water Tariffs for NMB were lifted. Current Dam Level Average as at 14 May - 70.31% Water Available for Use and Extraction as at 14 May - 61.32% It has been days since the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality updated the dam levels. Latest Total Current Dam Levels Latest … [Read more...] about NMB Dam Levels
January shows record water consumption levels
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality recorded the highest water consumption levels in January 2014 at 312 Ml per day and expects the usage in February to reach an alarming 320 Ml per day as our peak consumption normally occurs in February. Consumption levels in January 2013 were 291 Ml/day and 296 Ml/day in February 2013. Residents are reminded to use water sparingly as we have frequent water shortages once every four years due to drought cycles occurring once every four years … [Read more...] about January shows record water consumption levels
Port Elizabeth Dam Levels as at 4 November 2013
After some heavy rains the levels of dams supplying Port Elizabeth as at 4 November 2013 Report Water Leaks to: 041 505 2258 or 0800 20 5050 The Kouga dam is currently at currently at 101% and overflowing. The combined capacity of PE's two main water supply dams, the Churchill and Impofu, is at 86,9% … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Dam Levels as at 4 November 2013
Port Elizabeth dam levels at as at 28 October 2013
The levels of dams supplying Port Elizabeth as at 28 October 2013 Report Water Leaks to: 041 505 2258 or 0800 20 5050 … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth dam levels at as at 28 October 2013
PE Water Restrictions Looming
If it's yellow let it mellow, and if it's brown flush it down. Yup you have guessed it - Port Elizabeth and Nelson Mandela Bay are on the brink of water restrictions again. The dam levels are currently at around 84%, consumption has crept up and the Department of Water Affairs issued a directive to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro on 1 July 2013 to immediately cut the amount of water drawn from our supply dams by 10%. At a media briefing this morning officials from the Metro sent out a plea … [Read more...] about PE Water Restrictions Looming
Municipality calls for reduction in water consumption
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Portfolio Committee for Infrastructure, Engineering, Electricity and Energy issued a call to residents to reduce consumption of water by at least 10% even though the average dam levels were 86,4% yesterday. Mr Barry Martin, Director for Water and Sanitation, said this precautionary call forms part of a plan to take the community on board from the onset regarding developments regarding our water supply. "Although our dams are relatively full, we are … [Read more...] about Municipality calls for reduction in water consumption
Levels Of Major Storage Dams – 3 June 2013
The levels of major storage dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay as measured today, Monday 3 June, are: Dam: Capacity - Volume of water: Kouga: 85,3% - 107 403 Ml Churchill: 75,4% - 26 566 Impofu: 88,1% - 93 207 Loerie: 74,0% - 2 239 Groendal: 90,0% - 10 470 Average all: 85,2 % of total combined capacity - 239 885 Ml. The average daily consumption for May was 271 Ml. … [Read more...] about Levels Of Major Storage Dams – 3 June 2013
Levels of major storage dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay
The levels of major storage dams supply Nelson Mandela Bay are as follows. Capacity: Percentage - Volume of water Kouga: 85,5% - 107 646 Ml Churchill: 76,1% - 26 817 Impofu: 88,4% - 93 440 Loerie: 78,2% - 2 365 Groendal: 93,7% - 10 910 Average all: 85,7% of total combined capacity - 241 178 Ml Average daily consumption for May to date = 272 Ml … [Read more...] about Levels of major storage dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay
Levels of major storage dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay
The levels of major storage dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay, as measured today, are: Kouga: 86,0% - 108 231 Ml Churchill: 81,6% - 28 740 Impofu: 90,7% - 95 910 Loerie: 82,2% - 2 487 Groendal: 100% - 11 640 Average all: 87,7% of total combined capacity - 247 008 Ml. Average daily consumption for April to date - 274 Ml … [Read more...] about Levels of major storage dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay
National Water Week and our Dams slip to below 90%
There is no better time to haul out those buckets than during National Water Week which takes place between 18 and 24 March 2013. Major Storage Dams supplying the Metro levels as at 18 March 2013: Kouga: 87,4% - 110 014 Ml Churchill: 85,3% - 30 059 Impofu: 92,5% - 97 822 Loerie: 62,9% - 1 902 Groendal: 95,8% - 11 150 Average all: 89 % of total combined capacity - 250 947 Ml The average daily consumption for March to date was 288 Ml per day. … [Read more...] about National Water Week and our Dams slip to below 90%
Major Storage Dam levels
The levels of the major storage dams supplying the Metro as at 11 March 2013: Kouga: 88,7% - 111 715 Ml Churchill: 87,3 % - 30 754 Impofu: 93,4% - 98 730 Loerie: 72,1% - 2 183 Groendal: 96,1% - 11 180 Average all: 90,4% of total combined capacity - 254 562 Ml Average daily consumption for March: 288 Ml per day National Water Week takes place between 18 and 24 March 2013. … [Read more...] about Major Storage Dam levels
