Empangeni and surrounding areas have had no water for the second day today.
uMngeni-uThukela Water Board, said this is a temporary situation, caused by a planned shutdown of the local water treatment works (Nsezi Water Treatment Works), fromTuesday, 7 May 2024 at 6am until tomorrow, 9 May at 10am.
In a statement, the Water Board said it is in the process of integrating new infrastructure at the Nsezi Water Treatment Plant, subsequent to a recent upgrade.
This will increase the production capacity of the Plant from a current 205 mega liters a day to 260 mega liters.
The Plant supplies bulk water to the City of uMhlathuze, which is then reticulated to Richards Bay, Empangeni and surrounding areas.
The Nsezi Water Treatment Plant upgrade is integral to ensuring future water security in the area.