The Amatole area is home to sacred forests and mountains for the Gcaleka people. Only 33% of households in the Eastern Cape have taps inside the home, therefore shared and natural sources are critical.

92% of the water supplied to King William's Town and East London is derived from the Amatole water source area.

This water source arealoses a substantial 6% of its water to invasive alien trees.

• Area: 2001km²
• 2% protected