Worrying low Nelson Mandela Bay dam levels

The Kouga Dam has dropped to about 4%
The Kouga Dam has dropped to about 4%
Image: WERNER HILLS

The level of dams supplying water to Nelson Mandela Bay continues to hover around 10%.

This is according to the latest information provided by the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality on Tuesday.

The total available water is 29,394ML which results at about 10%. The combined capacity for the dams is 281,571ML.

The dam with the most capacity in the system, Kouga which can hold 125,910ML, is at 4.2% (5,286ML)

The municipality is encouraging residents to work together to save water to help beat a dry July.

Residents can report water leaks on 080-0205-050.

For tips on how to save water, visit the municipal website.

HeraldLIVE

The latest dam levels as at Tuesday
The latest dam levels as at Tuesday
Image: Nelson Mandela Bay municipality

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