[UPDATE]: Water notice sparks panic among Newcastle residents
"Please be aware the notice that was issued this morning is NOT applicable to Newcastle," said Cllr Meiring.
A recent notice communicated by the Amajuba District Municipality, regarding the quality of water, has residents concerned.
“Boil water alert – a Braakfontein pipeline has been opened as a backup system as the Utrecht Treatment Plant is not operational,” read the notice.
However, it has since been confirmed the notice was directed at Utrecht (Emadlangeni) residents. They are advised to boil any drinkable water for the next 24 to 48 hours.
Councillor Bertie Meiring set the record straight by issuing a report of his own:
”Please be aware the notice that was issued this morning is NOT applicable to Newcastle. Quite a number of people are distributing this [notice] in Newcastle, but please read the pamphlet – it is only applicable to Emadlangeni,” he advised.
Cllr Meiring said he had personally confirmed this information with the Amajuba District Municipality.
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