The outage is attributed to vital maintenance work scheduled at the Hazelmere Water Treatment Plant in Verulam.
In addition to the three-day shutdown, a temporary eight-hour halt of the La Mercy Reservoir pipeline is on the cards.
Umngeni-uThukela Water has issued a cautionary notice to residents and businesses in Ndwedwe, Verulam, Waterloo, La Mercy, and the eThekwini metro. Picture: iStock In a bid to ensure continued delivery of safe water, Umngeni-uThukela Water has issued a cautionary notice to residents and businesses in Ndwedwe,, the water provider has announced a temporary eight-hour shutdown of the pipeline to the La Mercy Reservoir. This interruption is scheduled to take place from 8am to 4pm on Friday, 20 October.
The temporary halt of water supply in these designated areas is essential to facilitate the installation of a coated pipe spool in the meter chamber. It might be a short interruption, but it’s vital to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the water distribution system.Meanwhile, the 3-day interruption is attributed to vital maintenance work scheduled at the Hazelmere Water Treatment Plant in Verulam. The primary objective is to facilitate the cleaning of one of its critical clarifiers.
Siyabonga Maphumulo, spokesperson for Umngeni-uThukela Water, stressed the importance of water conservation during the shutdown period. He urged residents to use water sparingly, emphasising that doing so would help minimise potential disruptions to daily activities and essential services.Dealing with a water outage can be challenging, but with some preparation and the right steps, you can get through it more comfortably.
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