Eskom load shedding and now Durban taps run dry
Some Durban are are experiencing water shortages due to Eskom load shedding that led to power cuts at major bulk treatment works.
Eskom’s implementation of Stage 2 load shedding last Thursday has had a knock on negative impact on Durban’s water supply leaving residents without electricity and dry taps this week.
eThekwini Municipality spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela said Eskom load shedding had resulted in interruptions to power supply in major bulk treatment works and several strategic installations within the city.
“This matter has been further exacerbated by the lack of storage at Durban Heights treatment works as its major storage reservoir is currently undergoing rehabilitation,” Mayisela said.