THE municipality will continue reducing pressure across Nelson Mandela Bay, to ensure that taps do not run dry before Christmas.
This is according to a statement released by the municipality.
“Our water consumption remains high, and the combined level of storage in the local dams supplying the city is below 13%.
“No significant rain is predicted in the near future. Should any of the local dam systems run dry, much of the city will have dry taps. We are working at avoiding dry taps at all costs,” the statement said.
Earlier this year the metro embarked on a citywide pressure reduction programme to reduce water demand.
By reducing pressure, consumers naturally use less water, and the impact of leaks and losses is reduced. Pressure management thus helps to reduce overall demand.
“Should water consumption in pressure-managed areas remain high, some residents will experience intermittent supply on a daily basis. But if everyone reduces consumption to 50 litres per person per day, then everyone will have water.”
Residents can expect water pressure to be lower; however, they will still have sufficient water supply for basic needs.
“We urge all residents to work hand in glove with the metro by keeping their daily consumption to 50 litres per person per day.”
