The ongoing load-shedding being implemented at varying stages by Eskom continues to negatively impact the supply of water throughout the City of Mbombela (CoM). This come after a sudden tripping of three Kendal Power Station units of 1 920MW maximum generating capacity has forced the implementation of stage 4 load-shedding starting at 10:00 today until 05:00 on Thursday morning.

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The CoM’s spokesperson, Joseph Ngala, said the production at the KaNyamazane Water Treatment Works has seen a noticeable decline. The Pienaar pump line, which, on a normal day, averages 40ML, has dropped to 27ML, and the KaNyamazane pump line has dropped from 12ML to 7ML.

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“This reduction will cause water shortages with the hospital as a priority in that scheme. In the City of Mbombela’s scheme, White River’s augmentation will be affected, as volumes have also dropped. The same effect will be experienced at both the northern and southern region schemes,” said Ngala.

Communities are urged to use water sparingly and to understand that the situation is beyond the City’s control.