4-day water supply restrictions for 40 western eThekwini Municipality areas

The municipality has urged residents from the affected areas to reduce their consumption during the shutdown period to avoid water outages.

The municipality has urged residents from the affected areas to reduce their consumption during the shutdown period to avoid water outages.

Published Nov 8, 2022

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Durban — Forty eThekwini Municipality areas will experience a four-day shutdown this week.

The municipality said western areas would be affected by water supply restrictions.

“Residents and businesses are informed of a planned water shutdown by Sanral (South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd) to relocate pipeline 53 to complete the construction of the N3 highway in the vicinity of Lynfield Park,” the municipality said.

“During the four-day shutdown, there will be a reduced inflow to the western areas of eThekwini Municipality.

“The shutdown will start from midnight on November 8 to 11, 2022,” the municipality said.

The following areas will be affected by water restrictions:

  1. Umbumbulu
  2. Adams Mission
  3. KwaXimba
  4. Cato Ridge
  5. Georgedale
  6. Hammarsdala
  7. Mpumalanga
  8. Mlaba Village
  9. Drummond
  10. Cliffdale
  11. Skhelekehleni
  12. Inchanga
  13. Isithumba
  14. Hillcrest
  15. KwaNyuswa
  16. Bothas Hill
  17. Kloof
  18. New Germany
  19. KwaDabeka
  20. Westmead
  21. Tshelimnyama
  22. KwaNdengezi
  23. Dassenhoek
  24. Coffee Farm
  25. KwaNdengezi Pitoli
  26. Ntuzuma
  27. Mzinyathi
  28. Crestholme
  29. Waterfall
  30. Amatikwe
  31. Etafuleni
  32. Amaoti
  33. Molweni
  34. KwaNqetho
  35. Mshazi
  36. Embo
  37. Salem
  38. Zwelibomvu
  39. Shongweni
  40. Ntshongweni

“Residents from the affected areas are urged to reduce their consumption during the shutdown period to avoid water outages,” the municipality said.

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.

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