NELSON MANDELA BAY - TANKERS DEPLOYED ACROSS KARIEGA TO COMPENSATE FOR WATER DISRUPTIONS IN THE AREA

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is aware of numerous reports of discoloured water across the Metro. 

Mineral deposits build up inside water infrastructure over time and when flow rates change, such as caused by pipe bursts or reservoir emptying, this build up can be dislodged, causing discoloration. 

The quality of potable water supply is regularly monitored, and all tap water has been disinfected to ensure that it is safe to drink. Should your water discolouration be of concern, the municipality suggests that you boil it for drinking purposes.

Repairs to the 700mm main supply to Kariega are still in progress. It is anticipated that the pipeline will be tested and charged late tonight, and that reservoirs will show improved levels by tomorrow morning. 

Please ensure that all taps are closed so that reservoirs can fill and provide sufficient water pressure to supply all areas affected by the recent outages.

Water tankers have been deployed to the locations below to ensure residents have access to water. The municipality have increased the number of tankers in the Kariega area and will continue to post updated locations. 

    1.Corner Van Riebeeck Street and Errol Avenue

    2.Daniel Pienaal Street (Entrance to School)

    3.Sir Thomas Muir Drive (Muir College)

    4.Corner of Aalwyn Drive and Hexriver Road

There are also 4 tankers roaming in the Thomas Gamble, Mountain View, Rosedale and Langa areas, with locations controlled by the Ward Councillors.

NMBM