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Eleven areas will face poor water supply from Friday, 8 July. Photos: EThekwini Municipality / Facebook and Deron Staffen / Flickr

Umgeni Water: Five-day reduced supply for eleven areas in Durban

Eleven areas supplied by the Durban Heights Water Treatment Plant will face poor supply from Friday as Umgeni Water is busy with repairs.

Umgeni Water Durban water supply

Eleven areas will face poor water supply from Friday, 8 July. Photos: EThekwini Municipality / Facebook and Deron Staffen / Flickr

Areas that are supplied by the Durban Heights Water Treatment Plant, which is operated and managed by Umgeni will not have water on Friday, 8 July. 

The interruption is reportedly  due to a leak on Aqueduct 3, which is a high-pressure pipe that conveys large volumes of water for treatment at the plant. 

UMGENI WATER TO UNDERTAKE CRITICAL REPAIRS

The eThekwini Municipality said to ensure that there is enough water and to prevent further water loss, Umgeni Water has taken a decision to shut down Aqueduct 3 on an emergency basis from Friday, 8 July 2022, to undertake critical repairs. 

As a result, there will be reduced water supply from reservoirs that are fed by the Durban Heights Water Treatment Works.  

In a joint statement, eThekwini Municipality and Umgeni Water said it is estimated that repairs will take five days. The pipe is expected to receive water again from Tuesday 12 July 2022. 

DURBAN AREAS TO FACE REDUCED WATER SUPPLY

The following areas will experience poor supply of water during this process:

  • Umlazi,
  • Nsimbini,
  • Folweni,
  • Northdene,
  • Firwood,
  • Shallcross,
  • Washington heights,
  • Intake; Birch,
  • Klaarwater and
  • Chatsworth.
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The state of many parts of eThekwini and surrounds as a result of the KZN floods. Photo: KZN Gov

Residents have been advised that the process will also affect the water rationing times in the current schedule. It could also result in lower-than-normal pressure for areas in the high zones. 

“Residents in these regions are advised to visit social media platforms to view affected areas and revised times on water rationing schedule.

“Water tankers will be dispatched to assist with water supply to affected areas. The Municipality apologises for inconvenience caused and appeals to the public to use water sparingly to ensure that all customers have access to some water.” 

eThekwini Municipality and Umgeni Water

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