SHUTDOWN BY ESKOM MAY CAUSE WATER DISRUPTIONS IN PARTS OF THE CITY.

On May 31, 2022, a 12-hour shutdown will be required by Eskom to conduct critical work on the supply line. Unfortunately, this will affect the operations of the Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works.

The majority of the Metro's water is supplied from this treatment works and it is anticipated that water disruptions may occur as storage could be depleted before supply is restored.

Residents that have water supply are encouraged to please use it sparingly to preserve it for their neighbours.

The following areas may be affected:

1.Rowallan Park

2.Francis Evatt Park

3.Hunters Retreat

4.Bay West

5.Parsonsvlei / Westbrook

6.Morningside

7.Kabega Park

8.Sherwood

9.Westering

10.Cotswold

11.Helenvale

12.Malabar

13.Parts of Schauderville

14.Framesby

15.Sunridge Park

16.Parts of Lorraine

17.Parts of Theescombe

18.Kamma Park

19.Despatch

20.Bethelsdorp

Updates will be provided during the day.

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.

DAILY WATER OUTLOOK UPDATE

KwaNobuhle Reservoir 2 is currently at 1.09% the reservoir zone is experiencing water disruptions. The areas affected include Area 1, 2 3 and Ramaphosa Area 5A.

KwaNobuhle Reservoir 1 is at 11.73% and the reticulation system is now stable. There are no water disruptions in the reservoir zone as the system is now stable.

Rosedale reservoir is at 13.72% and this means that the reticulation system is now stable. There are no water disruptions anticipated for this reservoir zone.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

DAILY WATER OUTLOOK UPDATE

The KwaNobuhle Reservoir 1 is at 4.73% and unfortunately, high lying areas in the reservoir zone will be experiencing water disruptions.

The affected areas include Joe Modise Peace Village and KwaNobuhle Area 1, 2, 5 and 9, Gunguluza.

KwaNobuhle Reservoir 4 is at 32.98% and the reticulation system is stable. There are no water disruptions anticipated in this reservoir zone.

There have been no significant changes in reservoir levels at KwaNobuhle Reservoir 2 and the Rosedale reservoir. Both reservoirs are still at 0%. The affected areas include Allenridge West, Kabah, Langa, Mandelaville, Rosedale and Thomas Gamble.

In an effort to provide water for basic needs, a total of eight Jojo tanks have been installed in Uitenhage (KwaNobuhle) today.

The below locations have Jojo tanks:

1.37 Bucwa Street

2.49 Nomakhwezana Street

3.Sawani Street

4.33 Sixhila Street

5.19 Ngxangxosi Street

6.Corner of Mabandla & Sigila Streets

7.11 - 10th Avenue, Uitenhage

8.44 - 4th Avenue, Uitenhage

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.