eThekwini, Msunduzi water restrictions lifted
Water restrictions in the eThekwini and Msunduzi Municipalities have been temporarily lifted.
The Water and Sanitation Department says it's to enable uMngeni-Uthukela Water to meet the demand over the festive season.
The 12-month water curtailment, introduced in October, will be halted until mid-January.
Cornelius Monama, spokesperson for the Water Department, says they met with eThekwini officials over the restrictions on Wednesday.
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He says despite the reprieve, challenges including leaks and illegal connections remain.
"The storage capacity of the uMngeni Water Supply system has improved to 85.6%, owing to the recent rainfall experienced in the catchment. eThekwini has been instructed to prepare a comprehensive Water Conservation and Demand Management plan outlining how it is addressing its Non-Revenue Water."
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