15.4 Water Resources in Port Elizabeth & surrounds The city of Port Elizabeth has had water restrictions for at least the past two years. Applications to national government for funding of pipeline from the Fish River has not even been responded to the application or given an indication when the funding will be provided. This matter requires immediate attention and funding. The Industry cannot operate without water. The dams supplying water to Port Elizabeth are located in the Kouga municipal areas and are fed from rivers in the Langkloof en Kouga.