KwaDukuza and surrounding areas have no water.
uMngeni-uThukela Water said a technical fault with its high levels lift pumps, has caused hiccups in water supply.
These pumps supply water from the Waterworks to the command reservoir.
In addition to the faulty pumps, a leak was also found on the rising main to the command reservoir.
Affected areas are Zinkwazi, San Sounci, Darnall, Lindelani, Nonoti, Blythedale, Saunders Reservoir, Glenhills, Warrenton, Stanger Manor, High Ridge, Shakaville, Townview, Mbozamo, Honolulu Reservoir and Groutville, Ntshawini and Melville.