Port Elizabeth: Dam Levels Alarmingly Low

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is urging all to step their efforts to conserve water. Currently the major caption areas are at a very worrying 45%, and if no major rains fall soon our reserves will be depleted within the next 10 months.

Major Storage Dam Levels suppling Nelson Mandela Bay (as at 11 January 2010):

• Kouga – 44,8%
• Churchill – 25,9%
• Impofu – 52,7%
• Loerie – 40,1%
• Groendal – 48,5%
• Combined Average – 45,3%

Residents can also assist with water consurvation by reporting water leaks to a 24 hour toll free line: 0800 20 5050 or by email : waterleaks[at]mandelametro.gov.za

Even though numerose efforts have been made to make residents aware of the water  shortage, some are still not LISTENING. Here is a note from the Editor of MyPe

Eds Note: Those guys who are still filling their pools up at 1:30 in the morning and watering their gardens will soon find themselves being added to the MyPE Rogues Gallery. Send your images of water miscreant wasters to alan[at]mype.co.za. You can also email your pics to edward[at]pe-blog.co.za.

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