Nelson Mandela Bay dam levels show only slight improvement

The level of dams supplying water to Nelson Mandela Bay has barely improved — only 0.09% up — despite heavy rains in and around the metro in July.

Municipal spokesperson Mthubanzi Mniki said while they knew not much of a difference had been made, consistent rain and united efforts to decrease consumption would make some difference.

“Lets continue to use water sparingly — every drop counts,” Mniki said.

The total available dam water levels are at 29,718ML, or 10.55% of capacity.

The Impofu Dam has the most available water, with 15,851ML, or 15% of capacity.

The Kouga Dam, which has a capacity of 125,910ML when full, has 5,380ML available water, while the Groendal Dam is at 2,667ML, or 22.92%.

The Churchill Dam has 5,057ML of available water.

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