Water shortage warning issued for Ezakheni and Acaciavale
To avoid further damage, some of the pumps have been turned off. The municipality is in the process of sourcing a service provider to carry out the necessary repairs and to extend the pipe for the pumps that have been shut down.
Currently, only two pumps are operational. Therefore, water interruptions should be expected in most areas. The municipality stated that they will keep the community updated on the latest developments.
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