Date: 2022-09-08 11:54:11
City Stops Supply Of Water From Tongaat South Reservoir
ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1 SEPTEMBER 2022
Residents in oThongathi are informed that eThekwini Municipality has stopped the water supply through the emergency pipeline from Nyaninga Reservoir to the Tongaat South Reservoir until further notice.
The decision was taken in the interest of ensuring that tap water is of good quality.
The city has detected that water from boreholes privately constructed by residents is seeping into the reservoir’s reticulation. Water from boreholes is not suitable for cooking and drinking but is fine for other uses.
Despite the supply from the Tongaat South Reservoir having been shut down, the City has been alerted that some consumers within this zone are still receiving water. Those residents are advised not to use the water for drinking purposes or to boil it before use.
Areas that feed from the affected reservoir include Watsonia, Buffelsdale, Mithanager, Trurolabds, Gandinagar, Chelmsford Heights, and part of oThingathi’s central business District.
Water supplied through water tankers is not affected.
The city urges residents with boreholes to register with the Town Planning department.
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
For media enquires contact eThekwini Municipality Spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela on 060 9664220
