South Coast water shutdown announced
Also read: Umkhomazi water tender sparks legal battle
In a statement, the municipality said the system has been struggling to recover and maintain adequate levels in the dependent reservoirs following the shutdown of uMngeni-uThukela's Wiggins Water Treatment Works in April.
'Currently, there is a significant reduction in gravity and high-lift flow from the treatment works, resulting in reduced flow into the city's water network. The shutdown is necessary to build storage levels in affected reservoirs. The system will be reopened later today once there are sufficient water levels,' the statement read.
Affected south-central areas include:
Isipingo Beach, Isipingo Rail, Orient Hills, Prospecton Industrial, Malaba Hills, Reunion, Lotus Park, Malukazi, Durban Old Airport, and Prince Mshiyeni Hospital.
Affected southern areas include:
Athlone Park, Galleria Mall, Arbour Crossing, Kingsway Hospital, Two Cancer Centres, Southgate Industrial Park, Lewis Drive, Amanzimtoti CBD, Almond, Winklespruit, Warner Beach, Illovo Glen, Lower Illovo, Doonside, Launceston, Illovo Beach, Karridene Protea Hotel, Panorama Park, Umgababa, Umnini, Mfume, KwaSoni, Mashiwase, Nkwali, Lovu A, B, and C, Bhekulwandle, Msarhweni, Lovu Phase 1 and Phase 3, Lovu Landfill, KwaMakhutha, Mkhazini, eMasomini, Ekuhlengeni Psychiatric Hospital, Ohlongeni, D1060, Adams Mission, Adams Central, Zwelisha, Ilfracombe, Magabheni, Ehlanzeni, Thoyane, Umkhomazi, Craigieburn, Amahlongwa, Amalundi, Crowder Farm, Malukazi, Clansthal, V-Section, Saiccor Village, and Naidooville.
For more information regarding water supply, the public can download the eThekwini Municipality's mobile app to log faults or send a WhatsApp message to 073 148 3477. Alternatively, call the toll-free number 080 311 1111 or email Eservices@durban.gov.za.
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