This situation makes me think that if a vehicle has a full fuel tank it still won’t go in the absence of a battery to start it!
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality advises residents the Metro continues to experience ongoing water disruptions as the system gradually recovers. Storage levels remain very low, and water consumption is currently exceeding production, placing strain on the system and slowing down the recovery process. The reduced production is mainly due to high turbidity (muddy water) in the water that is above the design parameters of the treatment works
Reservoir Levels as of 11 May 2026:
- Chelsea Reservoir – 8%
- Greenbushes Reservoir – 28%
- Emerald Hill Reservoir – 18%
- Heatherbank Reservoir – 1%
- Lovemore Reservoir – 8%
- Upper Lovemore Reservoir – 78%
- Motherwell Reservoir – 1%
- Airport Reservoir – 21%
- Driftsands Reservoir – 1%
- Bloemendal Reservoir – 23%
- Chatty Reservoir – 36%
Areas currently experiencing water disruptions include: Motherwell, iKamvelihle, Wells Estate, Bluewater Bay, St George’s, Walmer Township, Walmer (7th Avenue–14th Avenue), Glen Hurd, Newton Park, Schauderville, Mangold Park, Greenacres, Perridgevale, Adcockvale, Parsons Hill, Glendinningvale, Mill Park, Linkside, Mount Croix, Richmond Hill, high-lying areas of Central, Rowallan Park, Greenbushes, Bridgemeade, Hunters Retreat, Kabega Park, Parsons Ridge, Parsonsvlei, Francis Evatt Park, Morningside, Baywest, Sherwood, Lorraine, Malabar, Barcelona, Gelvandale, Walmer Heights, Greenshields Park, Fairview, Walmer Downs, KwaNobuhle, parts of Westering, Amsterdamhoek, Deal Party, Swartkops, Overbaakens, Charlo, Broadwood, Miramar, Mount Pleasant, Providentia, Pari Park, Salisbury Park, Lovemore Heights, Sardinia Bay, Old Seaview Road/Deer Park, Helenvale, Algoa Park, Zwide, Soweto-on-Sea, Veeplaas, KwaZakhele, Missionvale, Summerstrand and Humewood.
Current interventions and operations:
- The Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Plant continues operating at an increased and sustained output of 200ML per day.
- Recovery efforts within the Motherwell Zone are showing signs of improvement.
- Once supply stabilises in Motherwell, water will be boosted to Stanford and Chelsea.
- The Loerie, Churchill and Elandskloof Water Treatment Works remain operational and continue producing water consistently.
- Pumping at Schonnies is being maintained at 66ML per day.
- Operational adjustments continue to be implemented across the system to support recovery and optimise water management.
The Municipality continues to closely monitor the system, with technical teams remaining on site to stabilise supply and restore reservoir levels as quickly as possible.
We thank residents for their continued patience, understanding and responsible water usage during this period.
