With the average capacity now standing at 87.8% only a mad masochistic dictator would continue to deny the beleaguered ratepayers some form of concession around the water restrictions. Our 'normal rainfall months' are still to come this year so with that in mind it would be prudent to give some form of concession methinks. Major Storage Dams supplying the Metro levels as at 11 July 2011 (Capacity – Volume of water): Kouga: 100% - 125 910 Ml Churchill: 97,1% - 34 229 Impofu: 68,4% - … [Read more...] about Dam Levels as at 11 July 2011 – Time to Throw the Ratepayers a Bone
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Why the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Cannot Lift the Water Restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions Around the Lifting of Water Restrictions Question: Has the protocol with regards to lifting restrictions changed? The last time restrictions were lifted it was just after the dams went over (a combined) 70% capacity, and it was a matter of a day or two before restrictions were lifted. Please explain. Answer: Water restrictions were introduced based on historic information, i.e. the 2005 drought. When modeling was carried out for the consideration of the … [Read more...] about Why the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Cannot Lift the Water Restrictions
Latest Dam Levels as at 5 July
Almost as if the municipality enjoys seeing consumers subjected to drip drip torture whilst they wait for the lifting of water restrictions - the dam level updates are flowing thick and fast. Let us get one thing straight - I agree wholeheartedly that we should continue saving water, what I DON'T agree with is the method being employed by the municipality to enforce said savings. Major Storage Dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay (5 July 2011) Capacity - Volume of water: Kouga: 100% - 125 … [Read more...] about Latest Dam Levels as at 5 July
Heavier Showers are Expected on Tuesday
The South African Weather Office made a presentation to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Disaster Management Centre stating that the possibility of moderate to heavy rains for Tuesday, July 5, is good. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will now establish a Joint Operation Centre from 07:00 tomorrow morning as a precautionary measure and to monitor the water levels. This decision was further informed by a prediction of 90% to 100% probability of rain that will hopefully clear up by … [Read more...] about Heavier Showers are Expected on Tuesday
Over 80% Total Capacity for PE Dam Levels
The municipality remains concerned about the capacity of the Impofu Dam which supplies a majority of the city. Water restrictions remain in place. Major Storage Dam Levels as at 27 June 2011: Kouga: 100% - 125 910 Ml Churchill: 79% - 27 834 Impofu: 54.9% - 58 052 Loerie: 100% - 3 026 Groendal: 100% - 11 640 Average All: 80.4% - 226 462 Ml Rainfall recorded at dam walls (24 to 27 June 2011): Churchill 43,6 mm Impofu 80,2 mm Images of the Kouga and Loerie Dams … [Read more...] about Over 80% Total Capacity for PE Dam Levels
One Day You Will Tell Your Grandchildren about the Drought of 2011
On 12 December 2010 the major dams supplying water to Port Elizabeth had a combined capacity of 31.64% and a drop to below 30% would have seen the introduction of even stricter measures. On a week by week basis MyPE charted the dam levels as they painfully inched up to 36.5% on 10 May 2011 on the back of intermittent rain on 16 May 2011. Then, last week, the heavens opened and the dam levels, over a period of four days, shot up from 45.03% capacity to 65.1% capacity on 10 June 2011 and broke … [Read more...] about One Day You Will Tell Your Grandchildren about the Drought of 2011
Dam Levels at 65.1% Today
The average levels of the major supply dams to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality have increased significantly since the start of the heavy rain a few days ago. The level of the Impofu dam is still a cause for concern and we hope that the good inflow into this dam will translate into a much higher level. The capacities of the major storage dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay, as measured this morning 10 June: Kouga: 83,8% - 107 722 Ml Churchill: 56,1% - 19 929 Ml Impofu: 38,2% - 37 … [Read more...] about Dam Levels at 65.1% Today
Average Dam Levels at 49.6% Today 9 June
More good news for Port Elizabeth residents as we will the dam levels to exceed the magical figure of 60% total capacity. At that level the lifting of water restrictions will be 'considered'. The capacities of the major storage dams supplying Nelson Mandela Bay, as measured this morning 9 June - Capacity (Rainfall in millimetres): Kouga: 58.1% (35 mm) Churchill: 44% (44 mm) Impofu: 32.5% (46 mm) Loerie: 100% (49 mm) Groendal: 100% (118 mm) Average all: 49,6% of total … [Read more...] about Average Dam Levels at 49.6% Today 9 June
Port Elizabeth Flood Warning Still in Place #peflood
The Joint Operations Centre, operating from the Disaster Management Centre of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, will operate 24 hours as flood warnings are still in place. The South African Weather Service predicts that heavy rain can be expected from 20h00 tonight and issued warnings of localized flooding and river basin flooding to the public. Constant monitoring of lower lying areas is in place and residents are requested to steer clear of water masses and to avoid crossing bridges … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Flood Warning Still in Place #peflood
The Dams May be at 46% today BUT That Doesn’t Mean That you can Waste Water Again
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
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
