ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
14 MAY 2023

Residents are informed of interruption of water supply in the areas supplied through the Western Aqueduct. 

The interruption is due to a major electrical fault at the Midmar Treatment Works which is operated by Umgeni Water. As a consequence Umgeni Water has been unable to treat and supply water from this plant. 

The fault was repaired last night to ensure the plant is operational. However, this impact will still affect the recovery of the supply system.

The City’s Outer West area and Ntuzuma is affected by this as it receives supply from the plant via Western Aqueduct. 

Affected areas include:
• Umbumbulu
• Adams Mission
• KwaXimba
• Cato Ridge
• Georgedale
• Hammersdale
• Mpumalanga
• Mlaba Village
• Drummond
• Cliffdale
• Skhelekehleni
• Inchanga
• Isithumba
• Hillcrest
• Kwanyuswa
• Bothas Hill
• Kloof
• New Germany
• Westmead
• Tshelimnyama
• KwaNdengezi
• Dassenhoek
• Coffee Farm
• KwaNdengezi Pitoli
• Ntuzuma
• Mzinyathi
• Crestholme
• Waterfall
• Amatikwe
• Etafuleni
• Amaoti
• Molweni
• Kwanqetho
• Mshazi
• Embo
• Salem
• Zwelibomvu
• Shongweni
• Ntshongweni
The Municipality apologises for any inconvenience caused.
For more information regarding water supply, the public can contact 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