Temporary closure of Onrus Estuary
The Onrus Estuary was closed yesterday, due to the presence of e-coli and enterococci in the water. A statement from the Overstrand Municipality said yesterday, that the public is warned…
Lesotho maintenance of SA water tunnel
The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) is planning to paint tunnels of critical water and electricity infrastructure that supply both water and electricity in South Africa. The implications of the…
Mthwalume Water Treatment Works down after the heavy rains
The Mthwalume Raw Water Abstraction System, which supplies water to the uMzumbe and uMdoni Local Municipalities, part of the Ugu District, is down. The Ugu District Municipality said this was…
Water under a magnifying glass
The Magalies Water board, informed residents of discoloration of drinking water from the Balkfontein Water Treatment Works. This is water supplied to residents of Matjhabeng Nala, Maquassi Hills Municipality. Magalies…
Parts of Soweto with no water
Some areas of Soweto have no water, while others have poor pressure. An update from Johannesburg Water, confirmed high lying areas have no water, due to recent heavy rains. Residents…
Electrical glitches leave residents with no water
At least 4 areas in different provinces have water interruptions due to electrical faults. Eastern CapeThe Sandile Water Treatment Works, in the Eastern Cape, is faulty, thus leaving residents without…
Rains, rains, rains…
Yesterday’s thunderstorms were along the eastern parts of the Eastern Cape, KZN and the Northern parts of Namibia, according to LandWater. Heavier thunderstorms are expected, as Weather SA, has issued…
Water update
Cape Town The City of Cape Town reminded residents to use water sparingly. The City took to social media, confirming water use is higher than the current target.“Cape Town’s average…
Stay far from Mdloti River tomorrow
The water level at the Hazelmere Dam is at 85%, posing a risk of flooding to homes located within the flood line, upstream of the dam. UMngeni-UThukela Water Board announced…
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