ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INTERMITTENT WATER SUPPLY DUE TO REDUCED PRODUCTION AND HIGH DEMAND
EThekwini Municipality wishes to inform residents and businesses of intermittent water supply and outages currently affecting parts of the City, particularly areas supplied through the Southern Aqueduct.
This disruption is due to reduced input from our bulk water supplier, uMngeni-uThukela Water, which is experiencing algae-related challenges at Reservoir 2 of the Durban Heights Treatment Works.
These algae blooms have impacted production capacity, reducing the volume of water supplied to the Municipal network.
Compounding the situation, the ongoing heatwave has led to high water demand, placing additional strain on the City’s distribution system.
To manage supply, the Municipality, in coordination with uMngeni-uThukela Water, is implementing mitigation measures, including the temporary closure of certain reservoir outlets during evenings and re-opening in the morning to prioritize peak demand.
Water tankers have also been dispatched to support affected communities.
The Municipality appeals to all residents to reduce water consumption.
Responsible use of water during this critical period is essential to allow reservoirs to recover and ensure equitable distribution.
Affected Areas by Reservoir:
Chatsworth 4 Reservoir:
Arena Park, Bulbul, Chatsworth Town Centre, Crossmoor, Enhlanzeni, Ezinyathini, Klaarwater, Kwamgaga, Montford, Moorton, Phumphele, Risecliff, Shallcross, Silverglen, Welbedacht East, Welbedacht West, Westcliff and Woodhurst.
*Shallcross Reservoir:
Buffels Bosch, Burlington Heights, Moseley Park, Queensburgh, Savannah Park and Shallcross.
Klaarwater Reservoir:
Crossmoor, Klaarwater, Moorton, Moseley Park, Phumphele, Savannah Park, Shallcross and St Wendolins Ridge.
Washington Heights Reservoir P:
Klaarwater, Regency Park, Latana, Hlanganisa, Gwala Road, Nsizwakazi and Sarjoo Road.
N-Pumpstation:
Klaarwater, Phumphele, St Wendolins Area, Part of Nsizwakazi, Savannah Park Phase 1 & 2 and Wiltshirt Factories.
Intake Reservoir:
Demat, Progress Road, Mawelewele Area, Intake Road, Luganda, Part of Nagina Township, Khoseleni Area, Sthundu Hills, Dambuza, Part of Bell Tower Road, Part of Grasmere Road and Mpongo Road.
Birch Road Reservoir:
Mariann Industrial Park, Mulberry Park, Nirvana Hills and St Wendolins Ridge.
Harinager Reservoir:
Shallcross.
UMlazi 1 & 1A Reservoirs:
UMlazi A, B, C, D, E, F, S, T and V Sections.
UMlazi 2 Reservoir:
UMlazi C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, W, AA, BB and CC Sections.
UMlazi 3 Reservoir:
UMlazi J, K and L Sections.
UMlazi 4 Reservoir:
UMlazi X (Malukazi), Y and Z Sections.
Umlazi 5 Reservoir: UMlazi AA, BB and Z Sections.
UMlazi 6 Reservoir:
UMlazi AA, BB and CC Sections.
Ensimbini 1 & 2:
Ensimbini, Ntabankulu, Draaihoek, Mahlabathini, Mangamazini and Mkhazini.
Folweni 1 & 2:
Folweni A, B, C, Golokodo, Dodoza, Isiphingo and Esincane.
Chatsworth 1:
Bayview, Bulbul, Croftdene, Havenside, Kharwastan, Silverglen, Umhlathuzana, Westcliff and Woodhurst.
Chatsworth 2:
Chatsworth Town Centre, Bayview, Kharwastan, Silverglen, Umhlathuzana, Westcliff and Woodhurst.
Chatsworth 3:
Arena Park, Chatsworth Town Centre, Croftdene, Montford, Silverglen, uMlazi-C and Westcliff.
Salisbury:
Berea West, Blackhurst, Gardenpark, Beverley Hills, Westville, Parlock, Sparks and Dawncrest.
Lea Drive:
Beverley Hills, Grayleigh, Rouken Glen, Dawncrest, Dawncliffe, Westville and Berea West.
The Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused and urges residents to use water responsibly.
For more information, residents are urged to download the eThekwini Mobile App to log faults or send a WhatsApp to 073 1483 477.
Residents can also contact the toll-free number on 080 311 1111 or send an email Eservices@durban.gov.za
ENDS
Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate
