Wiggins pumping system faces planned water restrictions

RESIDENTS in areas serviced by the Wiggins pumping system must prepare themselves for an eight-hour water shutdown expected to continue until Wednesday morning.

Also read: Prepare for an eight-hour water maintenance shutdown

In a statement issued by eThekwini Municipality, the planned shutdown of the 800mm diameter trunk main (pipeline) from the Wiggin’s System began at 08:00 today and will continue until tomorrow morning.

“This is to prepare for the removal and installation of a new air valve away from the road alignment of the new Vusi Mzimela Road next to the Chief Albert Luthuli Hospital. Thereafter, the re-charging of the pipeline to restore water supply will commence,” the statement read.

• Woodlands 1&2 Reservoir: Parts of Woodlands and Woodhaven

• Ridge End Reservoir: Parts of Morningside

• North Ridge Reservoir: Parts of Morningside and Overport

• St Thomas Reservoir: Parts of Essenwood, Overport and the Berea

• South Ridge Reservoir: Parts of Westridge and Glenwood.

• Cato Manor Reservoir: Parts of Glenwood and Carrington Heights

• Lamont Reservoir: Parts of Mobeni Heights, Lamontville, uMlazi V-Section and Prince Mshiyeni Hospital

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