Port Elizabeth: Dam Levels Alarmingly Low
Jan 15
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.
