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PUBLIC NOTICE: REDUCTION OF SUPPLY TO PINETOWN, RESERVOIR HILLS AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO EFFECT EMERGENCY REPAIRS

Mhlathuze WaterRef: 11 JULY 2026

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Source domain: mhlathuze.co.za

Collected on 18 July 2026

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What this means

This is a public notice issued by uMngeni-uThukela Water about a reduction in water supply to Pinetown, Reservoir Hills and surrounding areas to carry out emergency repairs at Durban Heights Waterworks. A leak on one of the two pipelines serving the Pinetown areas was temporarily repaired on 7 July, and a permanent repair was scheduled for 11 July 2026 over 12 hours, with reduced flow via an alternative line. The notice also states that emergency repairs would be done on the Dunkeld Reservoir inlet valve, expected to restrict flow for about 16 hours, with supply expected after 03:00 on 12 July 2026. Affected areas listed include Pinetown, Mountain Ridge, Methven, Blair Athol, New Germany, Wyebank, Paradise Valley, Reservoir Hills, and surrounding areas, and residents are encouraged to use water sparingly.

Facts

Places

eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal

Reference

11 JULY 2026

Key Takeaways

  • Issuer: uMngeni-uThukela Water (Office of the Chief Executive, Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Management Unit)
  • Date of notice: 11 July 2026
  • Location/asset: Durban Heights Waterworks (leak on one of two pipelines to Pinetown areas)
  • Temporary repairs: 7 July 2026
  • Permanent repair scheduled: 11 July 2026 for 12 hours
  • Supply impact during repair: reduced flow via alternative line
  • Additional emergency repair: Dunkeld Reservoir inlet valve
  • Estimated duration for valve repair: 16 hours
  • Expected restoration: after 03:00 on 12 July 2026
  • Affected areas: Pinetown, Mountain Ridge, Methven, Blair Athol, New Germany, Wyebank, Paradise Valley, Reservoir Hills, and surrounding areas
  • Request to residents: use water sparingly during the period
  • uMngeni-uThukela Water
  • Office of the Chief Executive, Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Management Unit
  • Durban Heights Waterworks
  • Dunkeld Reservoir

Dates

Closing Date

7 July 2026