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Water outages … who is to blame?

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THE lack of maintenance of the Durban Heights reservoir has resulted in taps running dry in uMhlanga, Phoenix, Verulam and Tongaat.

The eThekwini Municipality said the problem was caused by a power failure which had affected the Durban Heights treatment works.

City spokesperson Gugu Sisilana said: “This resulted in reduced volumes to the northern aqueduct.

“A total shutdown will take place from November 21. On completion, this will ensure sufficient volumes to the reservoir, and will eliminate reliance on power supply.”

“It will take approximately seven days

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