eThekwini warns of water supply interruption in most Highway areas
The City has announced a planned shutdown of the Western Aqueduct to repair a severe fault on a major bulk supply line in Impala Ridge, Drummond. The municipality said this shutdown is necessary to allow the City's Water Services Directorate to undertake the repair work.
THE eThekwini Municipality has released a statement informing residents and businesses of a planned shutdown of the Western Aqueduct today to allow the City’s Water Services Directorate to undertake repair work.
According to the City, a severe fault was discovered on a major bulk supply line in the vicinity of Impala Ridge in Drummond which requires immediate attention to repair.
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“This entails isolating the Western Aqueduct downstream of Inchanga which will affect several areas. The repair work will commence today, Wednesday, August 27 and is anticipated to be completed on Thursday, August 28 at 04:00.”
The municipality requested consumers to reduce their consumption during the repair period to avoid depletion of reservoirs as they will not be topped up until the repair work has been completed.
For more information regarding water supply, the public can download 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.
Affected areas include:
Inner West Region:
Hillcrest
Embo
Mshazi
KwaNqetho
Waterfall
KwaNyuswa
Crestholme
Forest Hills
Molweni
Gillitts
Kloof
Winston Park
Wyebank
KwaDabeka
New Germany
Dassenhoek
Mpola
Mariannridge
Mansenseni
Tshelimnyama
KwaNdengezi
Coffee Farm
Outer West Region:
Botha’s Hill
Assagay
Alverstone
Drummond
Inchanga
North Region:
Ntuzuma
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