MEDIA AND PUBLIC NOTICE

Monday, 30 September 2024

uMngeni-uThukela Water has postponed a 12-hour shutdown of its Lower UThukela Water Treatment Works which was planned for Tuesday, 1 October 2024 due to bad weather.

The new date for the shutdown is now Thursday, 3 October 2024.

The shutdown will commence at 06h00 until 18h00.

This is to  replace a malfunctioning isolation valve and to also scour the pipeline.

The following areas under the Ilembe District  will be affected by water supply interruptions while the maintenance work is in progress:

Zinkwazi, San Sounci, Darnall, Lindelani, Nonoti, Blythedale, Saunders Reservoir, Glenhills, Warrenton, Stanger Manor, High Ridge, Shakaville, Townview, Mbozamo, Honolulu Reservoir and Groutville, Ntshawini, Melville.

We apologise for any disruption that will be caused during the maintenance work.

Issued by: Corporate Stakeholder Management Unit, Office of the Chief Executive, uMngeni-uThukela Water

MEDIA AND PUBLIC STATEMENT
Monday, 26 August 2024

uMngeni-uThukela Water’s efforts to reduce the amount of algae in the water being treated at the Durban Heights Water Works have begun bearing fruit. Over the weekend, uMngeni-uThukela Water was able to increase its production volumes from 500 mega litres to 580 mega litres at the Durban Heights Water Works. This water is supplied to parts of the north and south of the eThekwini Municipality.

The increased supply is due to uMngeni-uThukela Water’s ongoing efforts which include the optimisation of its treatment processes to rid the water of excess algae as well as using advanced chemical treatment methods to unclog its filters. Our water quality monitoring has also been increased in order to detect and act against the presence of algae in raw water from the Albert Falls-Nagle Dam system.

While the situation has not yet normalised, there are promising signs of a decrease in the algal count in water from the Albert Falls-Nagle Dam system. uMngeni-uThukela Water continues to monitor the raw water quality and we anticipate that the problem will be resolved once the algal count from Albert Falls-Nagle Dam subsides.

Over the past two weeks, there has been a substantial increase of volumes of algae in water received from the Albert Falls-Nagle Dam system. While the increased presence of algae is not common in the colder winter season, there has been an increased algal count at the Durban Heights Water Works which has led to the clogging of filters.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Issued by: Office of the Chief Executive, Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Management Unit

WE URGE THE PUBLIC TO CONTINUE USING WATER SPARINGLY.

MEDIA AND PUBLIC STATEMENT
Monday, 26 August 2024

uMngeni-uThukela Water’s efforts to reduce the amount of algae in the water being treated at the Durban Heights Water Works have begun bearing fruit.  Over the weekend, uMngeni-uThukela Water was able to increase its production volumes from 500 mega litres to 580 mega litres at the Durban Heights Water Works. This water is supplied to parts of the north and south of the eThekwini Municipality.

The increased supply is due to uMngeni-uThukela Water’s ongoing efforts which include the optimisation of its treatment processes to rid the water of excess algae as well as using advanced chemical treatment methods to unclog its filters.  Our water quality monitoring has also been increased in order to detect and act against the presence of algae in raw water from the Albert Falls-Nagle Dam system.

While the situation has not yet normalised, there are promising signs of a decrease in the algal count in water from the Albert Falls-Nagle Dam system.  uMngeni-uThukela Water continues to monitor the raw water quality and we anticipate that the problem will be resolved once the algal count from Albert Falls-Nagle Dam subsides.

Over the past two weeks, there has been a substantial increase of volumes of algae in water received from the Albert Falls-Nagle Dam system.  While the increased presence of algae is not common in the colder winter season, there has been an increased algal count at the Durban Heights Water Works which has led to the clogging of filters.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

WE URGE THE PUBLIC TO CONTINUE USING WATER SPARINGLY.

Issued by: Office of the Chief Executive, Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Management Unit

Issued by: Office of the Chief Executive, Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Management Unit

 Thursday, 22 August 2024

uMngeni-uThukela Water’s Durban Heights Water Treatment Works is currently treating reduced volumes of water due to filters being clogged by large volumes of algae. This has affected the volumes of treated water being supplied to some parts of the north and south of the eThekwini Municipality.

Over the past two weeks, there has been a substantial increase of volumes of algae in water received from the Albert Falls-Nagle Dam system.  While the increased presence of algae is not common in the colder winter season, there has been an increased algal count at the Durban Heights Water Works which has led to the clogging of filters.

Due to this increased presence of algae in raw water, the Durban Heights Water Treatment is currently unable to treat the full amounts of raw water it normally supplies to its customers.

uMngeni-uThukela Water is currently implementing a number of interventions including optimising its water treatment processes and using advanced chemical treatment methods to unclog its filters.  We are also undertaking ongoing water quality and quantity monitoring to ensure the production of safe drinking water.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

WE URGE THE PUBLIC TO CONTINUE USING WATER SPARINGLY

The South African National Standard (SANS) 241 is a drinking water specification that states the minimum requirements for potable water to be considered safe for human consumption.  The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), in terms of the Standards Act, 2008 (Act No. 8 of 2008), is requesting for review and comments on the revised South African National Standard (SANS) 241.

To submit your comments on the draft please click here.

SANS 241ED7; Drinking Water

The Hazelmere Water Works which supplies water to some northern parts of the eThekwini Metro, Siza Water and the Ilembe District will on Saturday, 13 July 2024 undergo a planned 4-hour maintenance shutdown.

The shutdown is to allow for the replacement of malfunctioning domestic water isolation valves. The work will begin at 08h00 until 12h00 and all pumping and maintenance activities will be temporarily suspended during this time.

The following areas and customers be affected by the shutdown:

• Verulam
• Waterloo
• Ballito
• Ndwedwe
• La Mercy
• Siza Water.

uMngeni-uThukela Water apologises to the public, stakeholders and customers for the inconvenience that the temporary shutdown will cause.

WE URGE THE PUBLIC TO CONTINUE USING WATER SPARINGLY

The Mvutshane Dam which supplies water to the Maphumulo Local Municipality under the ILembe District Municipality will undergo a phased lowering from its current 63, 7% level to 40% with effect from 15 July until 15 August 2024.

This is to allow for the rehabilitation and strengthening of the dam embankment against erosion. This dam will be maintained at the 40% level until 10 September 2024 when the rehabilitation work is expected to be completed.

During this time, uMngeni-uThukela Water will continue to treat and supply normal volumes of water and no water disruptions are therefore anticipated.