The uMngeni-uThukela Water Board has implemented water curtailment throughout eThekwini Municipality, as the demand for water in the area exceeds supply capacity. This follows a recent announcement made jointly by eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba and the uMngeni-uThukela Water Board. Curtailment to combat high water usageXaba said the curtailment is meant to enable continued water availability, including during periods of below-average rainfall. Xaba emphasised that the water curtailment is not water shedding, where there is a schedule for water cuts at certain times. eThekwini Municipality commissions two vital water supply projectsThe city will be implementing the following interventionsInstallation of restrictors in water meters to all consumers.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 11, 2024 15:49 UTC