March 5, 2012: eThekwini Municipality will be shutting down one of its major reservoir outlets (Durban Heights/Reservoir Hills) on Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7, to upgrade an existing metering point between eThekwini Municipality and Umgeni Water.
Affected areas will include the northern areas: North of the Umgeni, up to and including the Verulam area. The central areas between the Umgeni River and the Umlazi River as far west as Pinetown/Fields Hill will also be affected. Water will be available but the volume will be seriously affected (reduced by at least 40%).
Residents and businesses are alerted to possible inconvenience and are requested to use water sparingly, and only where essential. Do not wash cars, water gardens or fill swimming pools over this time. Residents are requested to shower instead of bath where possible, to delay doing laundry and put off any water intensive activity wherever possible.
Restriction from 0h00 on March 6 until 24h00 on March 7.
For info and queries: 0800 1313 013 (toll free).
E-mail eservices@dmws.durban.gov.za
Technical info: Nischal Nundlall on 031 311 8645.