Midmar Waterworks breakdown affects water supply in 21 areas in eThekwini. Image: iStock
Midmar Waterworks breakdown affects water supply in 21 areas in eThekwini
Midmar Waterworks ceased operations due to a chlorine malfunction, impacting three municipalities, including eThekwini.
Midmar Waterworks breakdown affects water supply in 21 areas in eThekwini. Image: iStock
In a setback for the Midmar Waterworks, operations have come to a halt due to a malfunction in a crucial chlorine evaporator, affecting 3 municipalities including eThekwini Municipality.
Immediate action is being taken by the dedicated team to address and rectify the breakdown promptly.
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The impact of this disruption extends to several bulk reservoirs that play a vital role in supplying water to the eThekwini Metro, uMngungundlovu District, and Msunduzi Local Municipality.
Among the affected reservoirs are Groenkloof, Howick, Howick West, Vulindlela, Mpophomeni, Richmond, Worldsview, HD Hill, Umlaas Rd, Umbumbulu, and Eston.
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Affected areas in eThekwini
Residents in the affected areas, including Umbumbulu, Adams Mission, KwaXimba, Cato Ridge, Georgedale, Hammersdale, Mpumalanga, Mlaba Village, Drummond, Cliffdale, Skhelekehleni, Inchanga, Isithumba, Hillcrest, Kwanyuswa, Bothas Hill, Kloof, New Germany, Westmead, Tshelimnyama, and KwaNdengezi, are urged to bear with us as we diligently work towards restoring the water supply.
Updates will be provided regularly
Updates on the progress of the repair efforts will be provided regularly to keep the public informed.
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“We apologise for the inconvenience caused,“ said the Umngeni-uThukela.
