The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s water supply system continues to recover, with operational adjustments being implemented to ensure a more equitable distribution of water across the metro.
While several supply zones have stabilised, others continue to experience intermittent water supply due to the hydraulic nature of the system, varying demand and ongoing reservoir recovery.
CURRENT STATUS OF SUPPLY ZONES
Chelsea (12%) – The Chelsea Reservoir remains low at 12%. Consumers may continue to experience low pressure or intermittent water supply.
Greenbushes (64%) – The zone is stable and consumers should have water.
Emerald Hill (2%) – The reservoir supplying this zone remains critically low. Consumers may experience low pressure or no water. Reservoirs supplied downstream from Emerald Hill remain stable.
Lovemore Heights & Heatherbank (17%) – The zone is generally stable; however, intermittent outages may still occur, particularly within the Heatherbank supply area.
Airport (2%) & Driftsands (12%) – Airport Reservoir remains critically low, resulting in low pressure and water interruptions. Driftsands remains stable.
Gelvandale (17%) & Struandale (32%) – This extensive supply zone serves New Brighton, Zwide, KwaZakhele, Soweto-on-Sea, Deal Party, Missionvale and Algoa Park. The system remains vulnerable to high demand, and intermittent disruptions are still being experienced. However, the system is showing signs of stabilising.
Malabar (10%) – The reservoir remains depleted and water disruptions continue.
Motherwell (66%) – The zone is stable and consumers should have water.
Van Riebeeck Hoogte (44%) & Fairbridge Heights (58%) – The zone is stable and consumers should have water.
Rosedale (0%), Kabah Langa (46%/47%) & Kamesh – The system has stabilised and consumers should have water.
KwaNobuhle – The zone has stabilised and consumers should have water.
CURRENT RESERVOIR LEVELS
- Chelsea – 12%
- Emerald Hill – 2%
- Greenbushes – 64%
- Gelvandale – 17%
- Malabar – 10%
- Struandale – 32%
- Airport – 2%
- Driftsands – 12%
- Rosedale – 0%
- Chatty – 83%
- Motherwell – 66%
- Bloemendal – 62%
- Heatherbank – 17%
- Lovemore Heights – 17%
- Upper Tank – 78%
- Fairview – 61%
- Fort Nottingham – 72%
- Glendinning – 59%
- Van Riebeeck Hoogte – 44%
- Fairbridge Heights – 58%
- KwaNobuhle 4 – 56%
- KwaNobuhle 3 – 84%
- KwaNobuhle 2 – 19%
- KwaNobuhle 1 – 73%
- Kabah Rectangular – 46%
- Kabah Circular – 47%
AREAS THAT MAY EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT SUPPLY, LOW PRESSURE OR NO WATER
- Parts of Rosedale, Kabah and Langa
- Mountain View
- MacNaughton
- Fairbridge Heights
- Motherwell
- iKamvelihle
- Wells Estate
- Bluewater Bay
- St George’s
- Walmer Township
- Walmer (7th–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
- Bloemendal Extensions
- Chatty
- Booysens Park
- 7 Delaan
- Walmer Heights
- Greenshields Park
- Fairview
- Walmer Downs
- KwaNobuhle
INTERVENTIONS UNDERWAY
Municipal operational teams continue implementing measures to stabilise the water supply system by:
- Deploying water tankers to priority areas experiencing prolonged outages.
- Optimising water treatment and pumping operations to maximise available supply.
- Continuously monitoring and managing reservoir levels across the metro.
- Working with Eskom to restore power to critical water infrastructure.
- Securing and maintaining chemicals required for water treatment.
- Promoting responsible water usage through ongoing public awareness campaigns.
The Municipality appeals to all residents and businesses to continue using water sparingly and avoid all non-essential water use while the system remains under pressure. Every litre saved contributes to improving reservoir levels and maintaining water availability across the metro.
Residents are also encouraged to report water leaks immediately to help reduce unnecessary water losses.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality acknowledges the frustration experienced by affected communities and assures residents that every available resource is being utilised to restore stability to the metro’s water supply system as quickly as possible.
Further updates will be communicated as more information becomes available.
