Friday, 26 July 2024 uMngeni-uThukela Water will on Saturday, 27 July 2024 temporarily shutdown its Hazelmere Water Works Dam to replace a faulty meter. The work will commence at 9h00 until 14h00 on the same day. During this time there will be some water supply interruption to Groutville and Shakaskraal under the Ilembe District. We… Continue reading Media and Public Notice: Temporary planned shutdown of Hazelmere Water Works
Category: Announcements
Press Release – SANS 241: Open for public comment
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… Continue reading Press Release – SANS 241: Open for public comment
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… Continue reading Temporary planned shutdown of Hazelmere Water Works to install new valves
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… Continue reading Lowering of Mvutshane Dam to allow for rehabilitation work
Appointment of new Chief Executive for uMngeni-uThukela Water
Sandile Mkhize returns to KZN to share experience and knowledge:The new CE of uMngeni-uThukela Water is living proof that, when a village raises a child, the adult returns the blessings many-fold. In taking up the post of Chief Executive of uMngeni-uThukela Water, Sandile Mkhize is returning home to give the province of KZN the benefit… Continue reading Appointment of new Chief Executive for uMngeni-uThukela Water
MEDIA AND PUBLIC NOTICE: Interruption of Water Supply to Parts of the Ugu District After Storm Damage to Mthwalume Water Treatment Works
Monday, 15 January 2024 The heavy rains over the weekend have caused damage to the Mthwalume Raw Water Abstraction System which supplies water to the uMzumbe and uMdoni Local Municipalities under the Ugu District. The temporary weir which draws water from the Mthwalume River was washed away and the Treatment Plant is no longer able… Continue reading MEDIA AND PUBLIC NOTICE: Interruption of Water Supply to Parts of the Ugu District After Storm Damage to Mthwalume Water Treatment Works
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… Continue reading MEDIA AND PUBLIC NOTICE: Release of water from the Hazelmere Dam Due to heavy rains
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… Continue reading Reduction of water supply from DV Harris Water Works due to pipeline damage by SANRAL contractor – 22 November 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