ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
31 JULY 2023

The Municipality is aware of the interruption of water supply to areas supplied through the Grange System in the north.

The interruption is due to a series of bursts on the pumping main from the Hazelmere Water Works to the Grange Reservoir. The recent burst was repaired last night, and reservoir levels are currently building up.

Our team is also exploring the cause of the frequent bursts.

The affected areas include;
1. Verulam CBD
2. Grange Area
3. Everest Heights
4. Verulam CBD
5. Riyadh
6. Temple Valley
7. Lotusville
8. UMdloti Heights
9. Canelands
10. Redcliffe Township
11. Oaklands
12. Redcliffe Rural and Informal Housing Development
13. Sunkist Drive
14. Part of Buffelsdraai
15. Buffelsdraai Road
16. Oakford Holding Tank
17. Everest Heights
18. Everest Heights Informal Housing
19. Inca Drive
 
The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused.
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

ENDS
Issued by the eThekwini Municipality’s Communications Unit.