Drought remains severe despite recent rainfall
The City pleads with residents to continue saving water as the crisis is far from over
DESPITE recent rainfall, eThekwini Municipality has announced that there was very little impact noted at the Hazelmere Dam and residents are still urged to save water.
The Hazelmere Dam water level increased from 25.8 per cent to 26.15 per cent. EThekwini residents are urged to report illegal water connections, water leaks and burst pipes by calling our 24-hour call centre on 080 1313013. Residents can also sms 43554 or email Eservices@durban.gov.za
According to technical experts, weeks of rainfall is needed to replenish water to sustainable levels. As a result of continuing below-average rainfall and insufficient water level in the Hazelmere Dam, Umgeni Water is now reducing portable water production to 50 per cent. This is to ensure that water available in Hazelmere Dam lasts to supply the Northern areas of EThekwini Municipality, SembCorp Siza Water (Ballito) and ILembe District Municipality.
More areas may soon be affected as other dam levels continue to decline. The situation is being closely monitored.
