ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAYOR XABA CONVENES URGENT EXCO MEETING TO ADDRESS WATER SHORTAGES AFFECTING LARGE PARTS OF THE CITY
EThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba has convened an urgent Executive Committee (EXCO) meeting with Umngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) executives to address the current water supply challenges affecting several areas in the City.
The special EXCO meeting will take place today, 14 March, at 17:00 at the Durban City Hall on the 2nd Floor Executive Boardroom.
Members of the media are invited to attend.
The water shortage is caused by a damaged valve in the UUW system.
This incident has resulted in a reduction of 150 megalitres of water per day that UUW normally supplies to eThekwini Municipality for treatment at the Durban Heights Water Works.
The damaged valve has since been removed and repair work is currently underway.
Mayor Xaba apologises to residents affected by the disruption as the City works to balance the water supply system across impacted areas.
“The situation is beyond the City’s control as the incident occurred within the Umngeni-uThukela Water system. While repair work continues, residents are urged to use water sparingly,” said Mayor Xaba.
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Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate
