ETHEKWINI has issued a notice regarding a planned interruption of water supply from various reservoirs supplied by the Wiggins Water Treatment Works Gravity System from the morning of July 8 to 9.

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eThekwini spokesperson, Gugu Sisilana, said the shutdown is for the city’s bulk water supplier, uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW), to replace 1 200mm diameter seals and check meters on the gravity bulk pipeline.

“This includes the repair of a leak on the aqueducts that has affected full recovery of the plant inflow since the April shutdown,” said Sisilana.

In preparation for the shutdown, UUW will shut off the treatment works, which will result in no water flowing into the city’s reservoirs. Those who may receive water during this period are urged to reduce consumption and to use water sparingly. Water tankers will be deployed to affected areas where necessary.

For more information regarding water supply, the public can download the eThekwini Municipality’s mobile app to log faults or send a WhatsApp to 073 1483 477. Alternatively, send an email to Eservices@durban.gov.za or call the toll-free number 080 311 1111.

Affected areas in the south system are:

Athlone Park, Galleria Mall, Arbour Crossing, Kingsway Hospital, Ezimbokodweni, Southgate Industrial Park, Lewis Drive, Amanzimtoti CBD, Almond, Winklespruit, Warner Beach, Illovo Glen, Lower Illovo, Doonside, Launceston, Illovo Beach, Karridene, Panorama Park, Umgababa, Umnini, Mfume, KwaSoni, Mashiwase, Nkwali, Lovu, Bhekulwandle, Msarhweni, Inkwali, KwaMakhutha, Mkhazini, eMasomini, Ekuhlengeni Psychiatric Hospital, Ohlongeni, Adams, Adams Central, Zwelisha, Ilfracombe, Magabheni, Thoyane, Umkhomazi, Craigieburn, Amahlongwa, Crowder Farm, Malukazi, Clansthal, and Naidooville.

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