Friday, 2 February 2024
The Midmar Water Works is currently not operating due to a power outage which Eskom has attributed to maintenance work in the area.
Due to this power outage, uMngeni-uThukela is currently unable to supply bulk water to parts of the uMgungundlovu, Msunduzi Local Municipality, and the eThekwini Metro which are all fed from the Midmar Water Works.
Eskom has not provided a time frame on when power will be restored.
Water supply to the following areas has been affected due to the power outage:
- Howick
- Hilton
- Mpophomeni
- Vulindlela
- Parts of Pietermaritzburg
- Camperdown
- Eston
- Umbumbulu
- Parts of the Outer West of eThekwini
We apologise for the disruption caused by the power outage.
Issued by: Office of the Chief Executive, Corporate Stakeholder Management Unit
