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
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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
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
Crisis Looming as SA’s Surface Water is ‘Over Used’
South Africa will have to make use of more groundwater and explore other technologies such as sea water desalination and recycling to avert the looming crisis of water shortages in the country, say experts. In the latest study released on Tuesday, which showed the country's surface water was being "over used", the Water Research Commission (WRC) further warned that if the exceeding demands for water were not addressed urgently, South Africa could be plunged into a crisis of crippling water … [Read more...] about Crisis Looming as SA’s Surface Water is ‘Over Used’
Dam Levels Decrease for the Fourth Time in a row
This week sees the fourth successive decrease in dam levels with the average dam level dropping by 0.3% in contrast to last weeks drop of 0.2% Bringing home the crisis (Yes Roland - the CRISIS) is the fact that NOT ONE dam experienced an increase in level on last weeks levels. Major Storage Dam levels supplying the Metro (as at 21 March 2011), Capacity – Volume of water: Kouga: 39,9% - 51 323 Ml (down by 217 Ml) Churchill: 34,8% - 12 387 Ml (down by 167 Ml) Impofu: 21,7% - 21 330 … [Read more...] about Dam Levels Decrease for the Fourth Time in a row
Dam Levels down AGAIN
This week sees the third successive decrease in dam levels with the average dam level dropping by 0.2%. The Kouga Dam levels increased by 0.2% and the Loerie by 0.4% on last week. Major Storage Dam levels supplying the Metro (as at 14 March 2011), Capacity - Volume of water: Kouga: 40,1% - 51 540 Ml Churchill: 35,3% - 12 554 Ml Impofu: 22,1% - 21 652 Ml Loerie: 41,7% - 1 636 Ml Groendal: 68,4% - 7 970 Ml Average all: 34,4 % of total combined capacity of total combined … [Read more...] about Dam Levels down AGAIN
Dam Levels Creep Down Again
This week sees the second successive decrease in dam levels with the average dam level dropping by 0.2%. Only the Kouga dam showed an increase in level by 0.1% or 62 Megalitres, the rest all got emptier. Walking in Settlers Park yesterday brought the drought home as the level of the river is very low. Major Storage Dam levels supplying the Metro (as at 7 March 2011), Capacity - Volume of water: Kouga: 39,9% - 51 292 Ml Churchill: 36,0% - 12 792 Ml Impofu: 22,7% - 22 253 … [Read more...] about Dam Levels Creep Down Again
Don’t Worry PE, This Warning is NOT for You
The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) has warned South Africans to exercise extreme caution when in or making use of dams and rivers. This follows recent rains and increasing levels in the country's dams. In December, SAMSA embarked on a nationwide safety campaign to highlight awareness on the current Boating Regulations and general safety measures in the waterways. As part of the campaign, SAMSA reminds South Africans to exercise caution when using the waterways until … [Read more...] about Don’t Worry PE, This Warning is NOT for You
