Water interruptions for Durban's central, south and western areas
Water interruptions continue to plague eThekwini as parts of central, south and western regions of the city are affected.
eThekwini Municipality's Msawakhe Mayisela says this is caused by an on-going challenge of the shaft pump failure from the Umgeni Water's Durban Height Water Treatment works.
"This has demanded immediate restrictions to these areas to allow central reservoirs to build up and prevent the system from total collapse.
"For this reason, areas in the above-mentioned regions will experience shortage of water supply between 8pm to 3am."
Umgeni Water previously commented that is should take four weeks to complete due to the complexity of the job.
Mayisela says the strain of water supply has spread to the central areas of the city including Shallcross, Chatsworth and Klaarwater.
"We are appealing to the public to continue to work with us while we are weathering the storm. We are trying everything in our power to meet the needs of the community as far as water is concerned.
"We are also appealing that those who have water dripping from their taps to ensure that at all times they conserve water. We will continue to inform the public with regard to the progress that is being made by Umgeni Water in repairing this pump."
Water tankers have been mobilised to respond to affected areas.
The following reservoirs and areas will be affected:
Northdene 1, 2, 3 Reservoir: Malvern, Escombe, Northdene Industrial Park, Hillary, Queensburgh, Burlington, Queensmead Industrial Park, Mount Vernon, Memorial Park, Shallcross Reservoir: Shallcross, Burlington Heights, Chiltern Heights, Klaarwater Reservoir and H/L: Klaarwater, Crossmoor, Shallcross, Firwood 1, 2 Reservoir and the H/L: Clover Dairies, Escombe, Firwood, Northdene, Moseley Park Ridley Park Reservoir: Hillary, Chatsworth Main Rd, Sarnia, Hairnager Reservoir: Harinager
Westcliffe Reservoir: Bayview, Havenside, Yellowood Park, Chatsworth 2 Reservoir: Woodhurst, Westcliffe, Bayview, Silverglen and Chatsworth. Reservoir: Croftdene, Silverglen, Arena Park. Chatsworth 1 Reservoir: Woodhurst, Westcliffe, Havenside, Silverglen, Mobeni Heights, Chats 4 Reservoir: Welbedacht, Montford, Risecliffe, Arena Park, Moorton, Crossmoor and Fairwood Reservoir: Fairwood area.
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