​ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

28 JULY 2021
 
The Municipality would like to inform residents affected by water outages that is has been brought to its attention, that water tankers are not consistence in certain areas. As a result, it is moving with speed to ensure that all residents have access to clean water adequately.
 
In the meanwhile, the repairing of the pipe is progressing very well as shoring has been completed. Technicians are on site busy with the actual repair work. Teams will be working throughout the night to ensure that at least by tomorrow, some areas start to receive water.
 
The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused and request that the public remain patient during this period.
 
The public is urged to constantly alert the City in the event of shortcomings in its temporary water relief measure.
 
EThekwini would also like to request the public to always stay clear of its servitude, a hurdle that slowed progress in this repair work.
 
For more information regarding water supply, residents can contact the call centre on 080 131 3013, the toll-free number on 080 311 1111 or the eThekwini Water and Sanitation WhatsApp number on 073 1483 477.
 
ENDS
 
Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Communications Unit. For media enquiries contact Mandla Nsele on 0609664220