Temporary planned shutdown of Hazelmere Water Works to install new valves
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 […]
Lowering of Mvutshane Dam to allow for rehabilitation work
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 […]
El Niño Update – April 2024
According to model assessments by the International Research Institute for Climate and Society, the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) signal remains in an El Niño state for the April-May-June (AMJ) period. Therefore, an El Niño advisory remains as oceanic and atmospheric indicators in the central-eastern Pacific Ocean continue to align with the diminishing El Niño […]
El Niño Update – March 2024
Based on oceanic and atmospheric conditions in the central-eastern Pacific Ocean, an El Niño advisory remains. According to the mid-March model assessments by the International Research Institute for Climate and Society, the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) signal remains in an El Niño state for the March-April-May (MAM) period. There is a high likelihood for […]
El Niño Update – February 2024
Hey there, water users! uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) would like to share the latest update on the ongoing El Niño cycle. Model assessments indicate that the El Niño event has reached its peak, with ENSO currently in a moderate-strong El Niño state. UUW will continue to monitor the development of ENSO as an El Niño advisory […]
MEDIA AND PUBLIC NOTICE: DISRUPTION OF WATER SUPPLY AT THE MIDMAR WATER WORKS DUE TO ESKOM POWER OUTAGE
Friday, 2 February 2024 The Midmar Water Works is currently not operating due to a power outage which Eskom has attributed to maintenance work in the area. Due to this power outage, uMngeni-uThukela is currently unable to supply bulk water to parts of the uMgungundlovu, Msunduzi Local Municipality, and the eThekwini Metro which are all […]
El Niño Update – January 2024
uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) continues to monitor the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) signal and its potential impact on water resources. According to the latest (mid-January) assessment, El Niño conditions in the central-eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean remain strong, consistent with the on-going El Niño event. The Southern Oscillation Index, however, was in the neutral region (+3.7) […]
MEDIA AND PUBLIC NOTICE: Release of water from the Hazelmere Dam Due to heavy rains
Thursday, 28 December 2023 The heavy rains in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal have prompted uMngeni-uThukela Water to release water from the Hazelmere Dam. The release of water will start at 8am on Friday, 29 December 2023 and continue until a safe operating level is attained. This exercise is necessary to prevent the risk of flooding […]
Chief Executive 5 Year Fixed Term Contract
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]uMngeni-uThukela Water is a state-owned enterprise (SOE) mandated to provide bulk water and related services in the province. It is the second-largest Water Board in South Africa and employs over 1500 committed, motivated and enthusiastic employees in diverse professions, trades, and occupational levels. uMngeni-uThukela Water current strategic theme of being a “key partner that enables […]
Reduction of water supply from DV Harris Water Works due to pipeline damage by SANRAL contractor – 22 November 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE uMngeni-uThukela Water has embarked on repairs to a pipeline that was damaged on Monday, 20 November 2023 by a contractor engaged in SANRAL work. The damaged pipeline supplies water to the Umlaas Road Reservoir. As a result of the damage and the subsequent repair process, there has been a reduction in the flow […]