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The eThekwini municipality has implemented further water rationing in response to increasing demand and ongoing supply constraints.
eThekwini urged residents on Friday to conserve water as the municipality struggles to maintain adequate storage levels.
According to the city, the water demand continues to outstrip supply, placing significant pressure on infrastructure.
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Here are the affected areas in the municipality.
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The decision follows on uMngeni-uThukela Water’s water curtailment measures which have been in place since October 2024.
“In keeping up with curtailment measures and to manage the high demand, the city confirms that it has implemented further water rationing in areas that are supplied from Reservoir 2 at Durban Heights treatment works. This is due to the storage capacity of Reservoir 2 not keeping up to the minimum level,” the city said.
Water rationing is being conducted rotationally to ensure equitable distribution. Supply will be restored once storage levels reach sufficient capacity.
Residents are advised to monitor the city’s communication platforms for the rationing schedule.
The municipality has implemented several interventions to address the ongoing crisis, including installing water restrictors, identifying and repairing leaks and maintaining control valves.
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Additionally, residents are encouraged to practice rainwater harvesting as an alternative water source.
The city reiterated its stance against connecting static tanks to the municipal water network, saying that such connections deplete reservoir levels more rapidly.
“Until water augmentation projects are complete, eThekwini is not able to receive additional water supply from uMngeni-uThukela Water,” the city said.
“Immediate improvements in the reliability of supply and water availability can be achieved through relatively small acts of saving water.”
Residents and businesses were urged to use water sparingly to mitigate further supply disruptions.
The municipality has assured the public that it is working to stabilise the water supply but emphasised the need for collective water conservation efforts.
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