Dam levels in the Eastern Cape have dropped slightly, despite recent rains which flooded parts of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro this week.

The Department of Water and Sanitation said in a statement, the total Provincial storage capacity has decreased from 76.7% to 76.2%.

The Algoa Water Supply System, which supplies water to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro also decreased slightly, from 76.0% to 75.3%.

Kouga Dam is currently measured at at 97.6% compared to 98.7% last week.
Loerie Dam has also seen a minimal decrease from last week’s 82.6% to 82.0% this week.
Impofu Dam has recorded a below average percentage at 39.5% from last week’s 39.7%.

Amathole Water Supply System has maintained the 90.1% mark, similar to the previous week.

Laing Dam is at 100% full capacity, Bridle Drift Dam has slightly lowered at 83.9%, compared to 84.5% last week.

Nahoon Dam is at 80.5% from last week’s 80.3% and Rooikrantz Dam hasimproved from 70.3% last week to 73.1% this week.

The Klipplaat Water Supply System, serving Komani and surrounding areas is at 92.1% compared to 92.6% from the previous week.

Macubeni Dam is stagnant at 91.6%, Xonxa Dam has also not moved and is at 96.7%, while Waterdown Dam supplying Whittlesea town is sitting at 95.4% this week compared to 96.1% last week.

The Department of Water and Sanitation has also  cautioned residents to avoid crossing overflowing water sources, and to continue to use water wisely.

Picture: Gamtoos Water

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