Four days of water restrictions for 40 eThekwini Municipality areas
Updated | By Darren, Keri and Sky
Are you prepared for going without water for four days?!
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This is far from ideal news.
According to IOL, 40 eThekwini Municipality areas will experience a four-day shutdown this week.
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The shutdown will affect western areas of eThekwini.
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“Residents and businesses are informed of a planned water shutdown by SANRAL to relocate pipeline 53 to complete the construction of the N3 highway in the vicinity of Lynfield Park,” says the eThekwini Municipality.
During the four-day shutdown, there will be a reduced inflow to the western areas of eThekwini Municipality.
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The shutdown has already started.
The following areas will be affected:
- Umbumbulu
- Adams Mission
- KwaXimba
- Cato Ridge
- Georgedale
- Hammarsdala
- 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
Residents from these affected areas mentioned above are urged to reduce their consumption during the shutdown period to avoid water outages.
Read more: Concerns over 'lack of clarity' on Durban beach water quality
For more information regarding water supply, the public can call the toll-free number on 080 311 1111 or use the eThekwini Water and Sanitation WhatsApp number on 073 1483 477.
Alternatively, email: [email protected].
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