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… Continue reading Reduction of water supply from DV Harris Water Works due to pipeline damage by SANRAL contractor – 22 November 2023
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Minister Mchunu congratulates uMngeni-uThukela Water on its AA+ Fitch rating
The Minister of the Department of Water and Sanitation South Africa, Mr Senzo Mchunu, is pleased with the newly reconfigured uMngeni-uThukela Water’s National Long-Term rating at ‘AA+’, by Fitch Ratings. uMngeni-uThukela Water is an entity of the Department of Water and Sanitation, that came about following the reconfiguration of uMngeni-uThukela Water and Mhlathuze Water and… Continue reading Minister Mchunu congratulates uMngeni-uThukela Water on its AA+ Fitch rating
uMngeni-uThukela engages with stakeholders on bulk water tariffs
On Tuesday, 13 November 2023, the Executive Management of uMngeni-Uthukela engaged with various stakeholders including municipalities, the National Treasury, the South African Local Government Association, Siza Water, and Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority on proposed bulk water tariffs for the 2024/2025 period. In its presentation to stakeholders, uMngeni-uThukela stressed that, in preparation for the tariff review,… Continue reading uMngeni-uThukela engages with stakeholders on bulk water tariffs
El Niño Update – October 2023
By Mlungisi Shabalala, 31 October 2023 uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) continues to monitor the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) signal and the latest model updates indicate that the ENSO remains in an El Niño state (Australian Bureau of Meteorology; International Research Institute for Climate and Society). According to the International Research Institute for Climate and Society,… Continue reading El Niño Update – October 2023
Planned Electrical Maintenance Shutdown for Avondale Pump Station – Monday, 30 October 2023
The Avondale Pump Station will undergo a maintenance shutdown to allow for electrical work and servicing on two of its pumps. The shutdown will commence on Tuesday, 31 October 2023 at 8am until 1 November 2023 at 16h00. On Tuesday, 31 October 2023, two pumps will be isolated to allow for the servicing of electrical… Continue reading Planned Electrical Maintenance Shutdown for Avondale Pump Station – Monday, 30 October 2023
Rains Prompt Water Release from Mvutshane Dam – Monday, 30 October 2023
Torrential rains over the past few weeks have significantly pushed up water levels in the Mvutshane Dam in Maphumulo under the ILembe District. On Monday, 30 October 2023, water levels at the dam reached the 70% mark which exceeds the stipulated safe operating levels that require the Mvutshane Dam to be maintained at between 40%… Continue reading Rains Prompt Water Release from Mvutshane Dam – Monday, 30 October 2023
UMNGENI-UTHUKELA RICHARDS BAY OPERATIONS TO CONDUCT 24-HOUR MAINTENANCE SHUTDOWN Monday, 23 October 2023
The maintenance shutdown will last for 24-hours from 8am on Tuesday, 24 October 2023 until 8am on Wednesday, 25 October 2023. The Nsezi Water Treatment Plant shutdown is to allow for work to be conducted on the chlorine contact tank and forms part of the Plant upgrades currently underway. A leak will also be repaired… Continue reading UMNGENI-UTHUKELA RICHARDS BAY OPERATIONS TO CONDUCT 24-HOUR MAINTENANCE SHUTDOWN Monday, 23 October 2023
Water supply back to normal after completion maintenance at Hazelmere Water Works and La Mercy Reservoir Pipeline ahead of schedule -Saturday, 21 October 2023
uMngeni-uThukela has successfully completed the maintenance of one of its clarifiers at the Hazelmere Water Treatment Plant and the installation of a pipe spool to the La Mercy Reservoir pipeline. In the first instance, uMngeni-uThukela had estimated that the cleaning of its clarifier would commence on Friday, 20 October until Monday, 23 October 2023. However,… Continue reading Water supply back to normal after completion maintenance at Hazelmere Water Works and La Mercy Reservoir Pipeline ahead of schedule -Saturday, 21 October 2023
Maintenance Shutdown of Hazelmere Water Works and La Mercy Reservoir Pipeline for Thursday, 19 October 2023
The Hazelmere Water Treatment Plant in Verulam will undergo a maintenance shutdown to allow for the isolation and cleaning of one of its clarifiers. The three-day shutdown will commence on Friday, 20 October 2023 at 1 am until the morning of Monday, 23 October 2023 at 6 am. While water will continue to be pumped… Continue reading Maintenance Shutdown of Hazelmere Water Works and La Mercy Reservoir Pipeline for Thursday, 19 October 2023
uMngeni-uThukela to embark on a 24-hour planned maintenance shutdown of the Durban Heights Water Treatment Plant on Wednesday, 11 October 2023 until Thursday, 12 October 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE uMngeni-uThukela to embark on a 24-hour planned maintenance shutdown of the Durban Heights Water Treatment Plant on Wednesday, 11 October 2023 until Thursday, 12 October 2023 uMngeni-uThukela Water will implement a planned maintenance shutdown of its Durban Heights Water Treatment Plant to allow for the completion of repair work on Aquaduct-2 which was… Continue reading uMngeni-uThukela to embark on a 24-hour planned maintenance shutdown of the Durban Heights Water Treatment Plant on Wednesday, 11 October 2023 until Thursday, 12 October 2023