​The extent of devastation caused by the constant Eskom power blackouts during the past week has resulted in major water supply disruptions across the district as most of water treatment works are highly reliant on Eskom power supply to operate effectively.Following the implementation of stage 3 load shedding yesterday, the municipality has earnestly resumed with the process of recovering and restoration of most water supply systems which have been gravely affected by the constant power blackouts.Water relief supply operations through water tankers has resumed as most of our water tanker filling points have gradually improved. Relief supply will there be prioritised to areas which were hugely affected by water supply disruptions considering the limited available resources in this regard. And we therefore appeal for calm and maximum level of patience from our residence while the municipality continues to affect recovery measures of water supply systems during this period.Become a member of our Facebook page by liking the page “Ugu District Municipality” to receive continuous and factual updates on water and sanitation related matters.​ENDSISSUED BY:UGU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITYFor more information and media queries contact:Acting Senior Manager: Mayoralty and CommunicationsMr France ZamaFrance.Zama@ugu.websitesupport.co.za