The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has confirmed that it is implementing water rationing.

The Metro says this is because demand continues to outstrip supply.

In October, uMngeni-uThukela Water implemented its water curtailment, reducing its bulk supply.

A spokesperson for the eThekwini Municipality, Gugu Sisilana, says a water rationing schedule will be made available for residents.

“The City has been implementing water rationing across its water network to manage demand each time there are major water supply constraints. Water rationing is done to build storage. Water is reopened when there are sufficient water levels. Water rationing also ensures equitable water supply as it is done rotationally. The rationing schedule will be shared on the City’s communication platforms,” says Sisilana.

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ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
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21 FEBRUARY 2025

CITY IMPLEMENTS WATER RATIONING TO MANAGE WATER DEMAND

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The City reiterates its call against the connection of static tanks to the Municipal reticulation network. The effect of too many static tanks is that available water supply is not shared equitably as water fills up static tanks first which contributes to reservoirs getting

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