Residents and businesses are informed of water supply restrictions due to the shutdown of Pipeline 53 which will be in effect until 22 February 2025. The shutdown, which was implemented from 26 January, is necessary in order to relocate the pipeline while SANRAL upgrades the N3 freeway.
Umgeni-Uthukela Water has isolated the pipeline for repairs. During this process, there will be reduced flow of potable water to some parts of the City from the DV Harris Water Treatment Plant.
The repairs are expected to be completed by 22 February.
Residents are urged to reduce their consumption to prevent reservoirs from running dry as there will be reduced incoming flow into the system.
The following areas will be affected by water restrictions:
- Umbumbulu
- Adams Mission
- KwaXimba
- Cato Ridge
- Georgedale
- Hammarsdale
- Mpumalanga
- Mlaba Village
- Drummond
- Cliffdale
- Skhelekehleni
- Inchanga
- Isithumba
- Hillcrest
- Kwanyuswa
- Bothas Hill
- Kloof
- New Germany
- KwaDabeka
- Westmead
- Tshelimnyama
- Kwandengezi
- Dassenhoek
- Coffee Farm
- Kwandengezi Pitoli
- Ntuzuma
- Mzinyathi
- Crestholme
- Waterfall
- Amatikwe
- Etafuleni
- Amaoti
- Molweni
- Kwanqetho
- Mshazi
- Embo
- Salem
- Zwelibomvu
- Shongweni
- Ntshongweni
- Gillits
The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused.
For more information regarding water supply, the public can call the toll-free number 080 311 1111 or use the eThekwini Water and Sanitation WhatsApp number: 073 1483 477. Alternatively, email: Eservices@durban.gov.za
