The huge rains of the past day or two have not made a major difference to the dam levels (yet!) - today's reported dam levels are at 46.13% - an increase of LESS than ONE percentage point on the reported figures from Monday 6 June. Major Storage Dams supplying the Metro as at 8 June 2011. Capacity - Volume of water (catchment rainfall in millimetres): Kouga: 57,2% - 73 504ML (30 mm) Churchill: 40,3% - 14 315ML (68 mm) Impofu: 26,0% - 25 470ML (98.2 mm) Loerie: 77,2% - 30 24ML … [Read more...] about The Dams May be at 46% today BUT That Doesn’t Mean That you can Waste Water Again
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45% Today, It is 45% Today!
Amidst a severe weather warning from Weather SA (bring it on baby, bring it on) we have todays welcome news that the Dam Levels have risen yet again to 45.3% total avalable capacity. The Loerie dam level fell 4.5 percentage points to 74.9%, though. Isolated, light showers and thundershowers are expected to start up in the central interior of the country on Monday afternoon. On Tuesday and Wednesday 7 and 8 June, rainfall is expected to spread to most parts of South Africa, with a risk of … [Read more...] about 45% Today, It is 45% Today!
Dam Levels at 43.5% Today
Forgive me for getting so excited, If I could put up the dam levels on a daily basis I would ........... The final dam level figure for the month of May 2011 is showing a total available capacity of 43.5% today - up 0.48 percentage points on yesterday's figure of 43.02% May's average daily consumption was 235 megalitres - 5 megalitres above the target. Major Storage Dams supplying the Metro as at 31 May 2011. Capacity - Volume of water: Kouga: 53,5% - 68 849 Ml Churchill: 37,7% - … [Read more...] about Dam Levels at 43.5% Today
Read em and Weep – Dam Levels at 43.02% Today
And the dam levels increase for the fourth week in a row to a total capacity of 43.02% representing an increase of 3.03 percentage points from 39.1% capacity last week. The Port Elizabeth weather man is predicting another 7.2 millimetres of rain to-morrow so we can expect more increase in the dam levels next week Monday IF we continue to save water. The respective capacities of the major storage dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay as measured on 30 May 2011 are as follows: Kouga: … [Read more...] about Read em and Weep – Dam Levels at 43.02% Today
Dam Levels Creep Up Again
And the dam levels increase for the third week in a row to a total capacity of 39.9% representing an increase of 0.8 percentage points from 39.1% capacity last week. Last week the revised daily consumption target of 230 megalitres was announced and we are pleased to advise that the drop in daily consumption has now reached 235 megalitres a day for the week 16 to 22 May beating last weeks figure of 137 megalitres - a significant short term gain which deserves a pat on the back. All together … [Read more...] about Dam Levels Creep Up Again
And the Groendal Dam Reaches 100% Capacity
But wait, before you rush out and fill that pool think about this: The Groendal Dam has reached 100% capacity and contains 11 645 Megalitres of water whilst the Impofu Dam at 21 926 Megalitres has only reached 22.3% capacity. Not only that, but water restrictions are STILL in place. Welcome news for residents is that the Dam Levels once again increased to 108 386 megalitres representing a total available water capacity of 39.1%. The REVISED target is to stay under 230 megalitres per day … [Read more...] about And the Groendal Dam Reaches 100% Capacity
10 May and the Dam Levels Are Still Creeping Up
Kevin Hustler, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, welcomed the increase in dam levels but cautioned residents and business as well; "An increase in the dam levels is indeed a cause for celebration, but residents must keep in mind that water restrictions are still in place. Our target as a metro is still to remain under 250 Ml usage per day, and we remain committed as the voice of business in the Bay to keep the issue of water conservation in the metro high on the agenda, to … [Read more...] about 10 May and the Dam Levels Are Still Creeping Up
Dam Levels Increase to Same Levels as at 31 March
Today's dam level press release from Kupido Baron of the Nelson Mandela Bay Communications department, was titled; "Average level of major supply dams for Nelson Mandela Bay increased slightly". The average level of major storage dams supplying the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality increased by 3% after good rain fell in the city's catchment areas. On Friday the average dam level was 31,1%. Finally after TEN weeks of decreasing levels our dams received good rains, but we are NOT out of the … [Read more...] about Dam Levels Increase to Same Levels as at 31 March
Municipality Cautiously Optimistic After 42 to 139 mm of Rain Recorded
Even though talks of stricter water restrictions are on the cards as combined dam levels slipped closer to 30%, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is cautiously optimistic after good rain was recorded over the weekend. The impact of the rainfall cannot be determined at this stage since it takes about three to four days before the dam levels will reflect the inflow into the dams. The rainfall for Friday & Saturday was as follows: Impofu Dam (second biggest storage dam): 139 … [Read more...] about Municipality Cautiously Optimistic After 42 to 139 mm of Rain Recorded
Joint Operation Centre in Place as Continuous Rain Expected
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has put a Joint Operation Centre (JOC) in place this afternoon to monitor the area under the jurisdiction of the local government institution after continuous rain has been predicted throughout the night. The JOC, consisting of Disaster Management, Safety and Security divisions and different departments of the municipality, are currently dealing with different reports received as much needed rain is pouring down. Residents are requested to avoid lower … [Read more...] about Joint Operation Centre in Place as Continuous Rain Expected
May Dam Levels – Looks like Last Week Never Happened
I have gotten pretty used to our little daily dam level fix every Monday - watching that blue line dance ever closer to the dreaded 30% capacity has become morbidly fascinating. BUT, last week you and I were deprived of our weekly dam level fix - almost as if the entire municipality had gone on holiday and to hell with the dam levels ...... Thankfully the excess of holidays has come to an end and we are once again on track - well, sort of on track to destruction and thirst that is. The … [Read more...] about May Dam Levels – Looks like Last Week Never Happened
aaaaaw Crap the Eighth Week in a Row that Dam Levels Decrease
The combined capacity of the major dams at 32.5% (down by 0,1% on last week) is now approaching the 30% mark. At this point the Department of Water Affairs will enforce further restrictions on the abstraction volumes from our dams. This will result in the implementation of more severe restrictive measures to all consumers within the Metro. The average daily consumption for the week 11 April to 18 April 2011 was 244 Ml - UP by 1 megalitres a day on the previous week but still below the target … [Read more...] about aaaaaw Crap the Eighth Week in a Row that Dam Levels Decrease
Seventh Consecutive Decrease in Dam Levels
Despite the smattering of rain last week the average dam levels have decreased once again by 0.7% overall. The only dam to increase it's levels was the Loerie and that by only a SCANT 35 Megalitres. The average daily consumption for the week 4 April to 10 April 2011 was 243 Ml - UP by 5 megalitres a day on the previous week. Major Storage Dam levels supplying the Metro (as at 11 April 2011), Capacity – Volume of water: Kouga: 38,3% - 49 209 Ml (DOWN) Churchill: 33,1% - 11 772 Ml … [Read more...] about Seventh Consecutive Decrease in Dam Levels
Dare we Say the Dam Levels are a CRISIS, Roland?
The dam levels have decreased for the SIXTH week running despite some welcome rains. Once again every major dam experienced a drop in average total levels of 0.5% for the week ending 4 April 2011. The average daily consumption for the week 28 March to 3 April 2011 was 238 Ml Major Storage Dam levels supplying the Metro (as at 4 April 2011), Capacity – Volume of water: Kouga: 39,2% - 50 398 Ml Churchill: 33,9% - 12 043 Ml Impofu: 20,8% - 20 451 Ml Loerie: 36,0% - 1 413 … [Read more...] about Dare we Say the Dam Levels are a CRISIS, Roland?
Dam Levels STILL Going Down
In the 'excitement' of having our vehicle broken in to during our amble in Settlers Park yesterday I forgot to mention that the poor old Baakens River is looking decidely empty, dry and forlorn. And now we find out that the total dam levels have decreased fo rthe FIFTH time in as many weeks. Major Storage Dam levels supplying the Metro (as at 28 March 2011), Capacity – Volume of water: Kouga: 39,7% - 51 044 Ml (down by 279 Ml) Churchill: 34,3% - 12 207 Ml (down by 459 Ml) … [Read more...] about Dam Levels STILL Going Down
