Tongaat water plant theft leaves residents without water
Tongaat police are investigating a case of theft and damage to infrastructure.
Large parts of Tongaat have been left without water today, the disruption believed to have been caused by a break-in at the Othongathi water plant last night during which copper pipes were stolen.
Police have arrested one person allegedly caught in possession of the pipes.
The removal of the pipes meant there was no water to run the chemical dosing system, so the plant had to be shut down until the potable water supply could be restored.
A municipal notice indicated the problem should be resolved by today.
eThekwini municipality’s head of communications, Lindiwe Khuzwayo, said theft and vandalism are costing the municipality millions of rands annually.
“We urge citizens to demonstrate civic pride and a sense of co-ownership of resources and assets by reporting any information they may have on such incidents in their community,” said Khuzwayo.
eThekwini Democratic Alliance councillor Yogas Govender said according to telemetry readings reservoir levels seem fairly stable, except for the Emona reservoir.
“We are waiting for on site storage at the water works to pick up and then start feeding the reservoirs.”
Tongaat police are investigating a case of theft and damage to infrastructure.
Vandalism and theft must be reported to the police at 10111, or the Metro Police Emergency Line 031 361-0000.
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