Eskom has recently announced the implementation of stage 4 load shedding which will cripple the water generation regime of major waterworks stations in the Ugu district.

Ugu District Municipality says the water systems are highly reliant on Eskom power supply to function effectively, and the recent blackouts have increased a risk of constant water disruptions in some areas across the district.

These power blackouts bring with it the risk associated with obstruction of the water pumping system to provide pressure to higher-lying areas which also has an impact on filling of reservoirs adequately resulting in restricted supply of water.

While there is currently a high risk of water supply interruptions in most areas across the district, the municipality will continue monitoring our systems and water quality while doing everything possible to ensure that the impact to consumers is minimised.

“We therefore call upon our consumers to bear with us during period while we contend with the challenges associated with the widespread power blackouts,” said a municipal spokesperson.

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