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Call on all residents in the city to conserve water

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality extends Monday's call to some residents to use water for essential purposes only, is now being extended to all residents in the city as the water levels at our reservoirs are currently running low. The breakdown in power supply has affected our ability to treat water which means we have a limited supply of water in Nelson Mandela Bay at the moment. This follows after a 66kV tower was toppled by strong wind on Sunday. The electricity department worked … [Read more...] about Call on all residents in the city to conserve water

This is Why Your Water in Uitenhage Tastes ‘Metallic’

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Due to a Chemical Dosing Equipment malfunction the taste of municipal supplied water in several areas in Uitenhage currently has a metal or iron taste as a result of a low pH level. Although the supply is still considered safe to drink, workers of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Water and Sanitation sub-directorate are working around the clock to rectify the situation. The equipment has been delivered and additional chemicals will be circulated in the system. We envisaged the … [Read more...] about This is Why Your Water in Uitenhage Tastes ‘Metallic’

Mandela Bay Drinking Water is Safe

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A local daily newspaper ran a series of tests on drinking water within the Metro and published the results. See statement below from the Portfolio Chairperson, Infrastructure, Engineering, and Electricity, Cllr Andile Mfunda, regarding the quality and safety of drinking water in Nelson Mandela Bay: The results from the laboratory are noted, but it must be reiterated that if samples are taken from infrastructure that is not under the control of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality it is … [Read more...] about Mandela Bay Drinking Water is Safe

The Nondaba Chronicles – NMBM, Water and Pre-paid Electricity for Township Residents

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After seeing the violent attacks on the Councillor's houses in Soweto this week, Nondaba and I had another little chat about water and electricity. I was bemoaning about the fact that with our dam levels sitting at an average total combined capacity of 84,3%, I felt that the NMBM was being extremely roguish by not removing the water restrictions. I then asked Nondaba if the residents, residing in the townships, need to pay for water? She replied; "Yes!" Nondaba then said; "What makes the … [Read more...] about The Nondaba Chronicles – NMBM, Water and Pre-paid Electricity for Township Residents

Is Algoa Bay’s Environmental Capacity Being Reached?

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Have you wondered what is happening to Algoa Bay as a possible future heritage site? Have you wondered if Algoa Bay is able to sustain over 60 Chokka Boats, 15 container and coal ships per day as well as oil rigs and oil cargo ships operating from 2 harbors? Have you ever wondered where your waste and toilet water goes? Have you wondered about the possible effect that this could have on the lives of marine animals and your own? Penguin numbers are decreasing, dolphins and whales now swim … [Read more...] about Is Algoa Bay’s Environmental Capacity Being Reached?

Municipality Presenting IDP and R7.5 Billion Budget from Monday

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will present its revised Integrated Development Plan and draft Budget for the 2011/12 financial year to various wards for final scrutiny from next week ahead of its final approval in council by the end of May. The municipality's revised IDP and Budget for the ensuing financial year was approved at a Special Council meeting in March for public participation. The proposed budget is just over R7.5 billion, with R1, 435 billion and R6, 035 billion allocated to … [Read more...] about Municipality Presenting IDP and R7.5 Billion Budget from Monday

NMBM Apologises for KwaDwesi and Joe Slovo Water Supply Problems

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused due to repair work currently being carried out due to pipe bursts over the weekend in the KwaDwesi and Joe Slovo areas. Water supply to KwaDwesi is expected to be restored by close of business today. Unfortunately work on the Joe Slovo pipeline is expected to longer which means that water supply could only be restored by tomorrow morning. Water tankers will be deployed in the affected areas. Residents … [Read more...] about NMBM Apologises for KwaDwesi and Joe Slovo Water Supply Problems

Fracking With Shell

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Oil giant Shell has detailed its plans to explore natural gas in the Karoo basin. The company has already applied to Petroleum Agency South Africa for exploration rights in the south-western Karoo basin to assess viable, unconventional gas resources. It has also appointed an independent consultancy to compile an environmental management programme (EMP). In a media session on Thursday, Shell vice president Bonang Mohale said the exploration activities would include geophysical studies and … [Read more...] about Fracking With Shell

Wayile asks Visitors to use Water Sparingly

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www.MyPE.co.za: "Our city is still in the midst of a severe water challenge, however, we have a good water use management plan. So please use this precious and scarce resource sparingly and efficiently." said Wayile Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Zanoxolo Wayile, urged all residents, holiday-makers and visitors to take normal safety precautions when exploring the many wonders and sites of the beautiful city. Commenting on the number of visitors driving on the roads to, from and in … [Read more...] about Wayile asks Visitors to use Water Sparingly

Slight Increase in Dam Levels

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www.MyPE.co.za: It seems as though we are living on the edge of the 30% of total capacity in the dams supplying the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro with the recent rains increasing the total dam levels by a mere 0.14% to 31.64% from 31.5% on 13 December 2010. The latest figures include the rainfall so far this month. Dam Levels as at 20 December 2010 (Rainfall 13 to 19 December 2010 in brackets): Kouga: 32,4% (29,0 mm) Churchill: 29,5% (56,2 mm) Impofu: 28,1% (36,2 mm) Loerie: 64,0% … [Read more...] about Slight Increase in Dam Levels