Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform the residents of New Brighton and surrounding areas that the water cuts experienced in the area are being attended to. These cuts were caused by a burst pipe in the Kempston Road area. As a temporary measure, the Municipality has provided water trucks to supply drinking and bathing water to the residents of the affected areas. However, we are pleased to state that since the pipe burst, 60% of the water supply has been restored. Municipal … [Read more...] about Water challenges in New Brighton being addressed
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New Brighton without water
The Municipality is working around the clock to restore water supply in the New Brighton area and surrounds. Portfolio Chairperson for Infrastructure, Engineering, Electricity and Energy Andile Mfunda said the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is working around the clock to restore water supply in the New Brighton area and surrounds after supply problems reared its head yesterday, Tuesday, 30 September. “We sent a team out yesterday afternoon to work on the restoration of supply and a … [Read more...] about New Brighton without water
10 000 residents without water since last Tuesday
Dear MyPE Some 10 000 residents of Cedarville and Masakala Village near Matatiele have been without water since last Tuesday and no alternatives have been made available. While some sources indicated that non-payment of electricity bills by Alfred Nzo District Municipality (ANDM) to Eskom is the source of the problem, evidence rather points to the failure of infrastructure. The latter being a symptom of inadequate forward planning and poor management. Only this morning it was … [Read more...] about 10 000 residents without water since last Tuesday
Water off in Humerail
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to inform the residents of Humerail area that the water will be off today, 26 August 2014. This is due to work that the Infrastructure and Engineering Directorate will be doing on the existing watermains in the area. The municipality has made an effort to notify residents and businesses that will be affected by this. However we understand that some of them might not have received our notifications. We advise that all taps be closed during this time as … [Read more...] about Water off in Humerail
Use water sparingly for the next two weeks
Some time this morning the Churchill pipeline burst on the west side of the Maitland River and the cause is unknown at this point in time. The diameter of the pipe is 1100mm and our technical staff have been on site since this morning to assess the extent of repairs to be carried out and take immediate remedial action. Why did this happen? Currently we are assessing the cause of the problem and as soon as our technical staff have established this, we will inform stakeholders accordingly. … [Read more...] about Use water sparingly for the next two weeks
Uitenhage residents asked to cut back on water use
Residents are requested to use water sparingly over the next two weeks while important work to improve the water supply to some Uitenhage suburbs is progressing well at this stage. The water supply concerns to Rosedale, Kamesh, Tiryville, Mountain View, Thomas Gamble, Allanridge West, Blikkiesdorp, Joe Slovo, McNaughton, Mandelaville, Greenfields and the Kabah / Langa areas necessitated an emergency replacement of the pump supplying the three reservoirs which are fed through the Rosedale pump … [Read more...] about Uitenhage residents asked to cut back on water use
Urgent Water Alert
Please use water sparingly over next three days and DO NOT fill additional water containers during this time. All residents are urged to use water sparingly over the next three days, consumers are asked NOT TO fill additional water containers during this time as this puts an immediate strain on the supply system. Since the electricity outage that was experienced about two weeks ago at the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works and the Elandsjagt Water Treatment Works the Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about Urgent Water Alert
Despatch reservoirs are running low. Use water for emergencies only.
Residents from Despatch are advised to cut down on water usage urgently as water levels of reservoirs are running low as a result of persistent problems after a power outage at the Nooitgedacht Water Treatment Works on Sunday. This can ensure that water supply to all areas will not be interrupted. We have deployed water tankers in the area as a precautionary measure and hope now that the levels of the reservoirs will increase overnight when demand is at its lowest. If the current demand for … [Read more...] about Despatch reservoirs are running low. Use water for emergencies only.
Watersport events under NMB Stadium floodlights
Message to Poland - whatever you can do, we can do better! On 27 March MyPE featured a unique sailing event that took place in Poland's National Stadium - an international floodlit windsurfing competition under cover and within the confines of the stadium. (See: A world first event for Port Elizabeth). In the article I speculated; "Wouldn't it be great, though, if we could do the same as the National Stadium in Poland and turn the sport of sailing into a paid for by spectator sport and hold … [Read more...] about Watersport events under NMB Stadium floodlights
Water is life
This week marks the National Water Week, a week when all South Africans are called upon to intensify the efforts on programmes of water awareness and preservation. In a bid to curb water wastage and raise awareness about water conservation, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) has decided to direct this year's National Water Week at schools. The rational behind this decision is to take the message to pupils and teachers with the hope that they will take the message back to their homes and … [Read more...] about Water is life
The story of the water babes
Let me introduce myself. I'm what some might refer to as a molecule of water. I prefer to think of myself as a massive, unfulfilled storehouse of potential energy (I'm not given to grandiosity!). I lie around a lot, dreaming of making it big - thinking about all the fabulous reactions I could cause inside a body (frankly, I'll take any body at this point, though my preference is for one of those standy-up, 2-legged/2-armed jobbies that call themselves human). Ah, just imagine... I'm in a … [Read more...] about The story of the water babes
Walmer water shutdown
Water supply from 7th Avenue to 17th Avenue, Walmer will be affected tomorrow between 08:30 and 14:00 to allow for the installation of a zone water meter on the corner of 14th Avenue and Villiers Road. This new water meter will allow staff from Water and Sanitation to gather more accurate data about water usage in the area. … [Read more...] about Walmer water shutdown
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
Some facts around our water supply
And you thought that getting water to your tap was easy? The metro currently services 218 000 water connections 3 - 5 000 families connect to the Metro water system each year. We consumed 230 megalitres per day in 2011 Our water consumption has increased by 8.6% in the last 24 months. Before the last drought the public was informed when dam levels were at 60%. The warning signals in 2013 have gone out when the dam levels reached 84% The last drought was broken with rainfall in … [Read more...] about Some facts around our water supply
Why should you drink water?
One of the most important aspects of good health is optimal hydration, so understanding your own water requirements will help you achieve many health benefits, including increased energy and loss of excess body fat. Dehydration has been linked to conditions such as asthma, allergies, depression, diabetes, obesity, high blood cholesterol and coronary heart disease, to name a few. Below are just some of the reasons your body needs water. This list is taken from Dr F Batmanghelidj’s … [Read more...] about Why should you drink water?
