Despite full dams following May’s floods, Nelson Mandela Bay residents continue battling water outages as critical reservoir levels hamper recovery efforts.
Despite May’s heavy rainfall refilling supply dams, Nelson Mandela Bay residents continue to face water outages due to crumbling distribution infrastructure.
Thousands of Nelson Mandela Bay residents continue facing water outages and low pressure as the municipality battles pump failures and a strained supply system.
Several strategic reservoirs are currently operating at critically low levels, with Rosedale recorded at 0% and Emerald Hill at 2%.
The Municipality is pleased to report that, should current progress continue, all residents are expected to have access to water by next week.
Water levels in Nelson Mandela Bay remain critically low, with the Business Chamber warning urgent intervention is needed.
Burst water mains, leaks and crumbling infrastructure are intensifying Nelson Mandela Bay’s water crisis.