​As a water authority in the district, our key focus continues to be that of accelerating service delivery of water and sanitation services to our communities. And in adherence to this mandate, the Municipality will be undertaking a 30-hour shutdown of the Umthamvuna Water Treatment Works on 5 to 6 February 2019 to conduct preventative maintenance as a drive to ensure security of supply and avert any future major water outages due to equipment breakdowns.The current status quo of this supply network which reveals a demand outweighs production thus resulting in the storage dam to operate on a fill and draw configuration; shutdown work is to ensure that the current available supply is not affected.  It is also a well documented fact that during peak season periods, this network experiences a high  demand of water supply which places it under severe strain.The scope of work of this shutdown includes the shutdown of high an low lift pumps, the isolation of the rising main and scour high lift pump delivey line, the removal of a 2.5 ton high lift pump , the removal of the 250mm pipeline bends, removal of faulty a 800 kg 250 mm isolation valve on bank, a pressure test will be conducted on all connections and the high and low lift pumps set start ups and charging of the raising main amongst other maintenance activities.This shutdown will affect normal water supply in the coastal areas fromSouthbroom to Port Edward and the inland areas of KwaNzimakwe, Ezinqoleni, KwaXolo, Gcilima, Thelawayeka, Mvuntshini, Shobamdlanzi, Mbecuka, Florida, Nodalane, Shobeni and Mlozane areas.We are placing a high alert on water conservation during this period. We urge customers to use water very sparingly during this period as full supply restoration is expected 24 hours post shutdown for high lying areas. And based on the demand, some reservoirs outlets will be closed to maintain storage and enable quicker restoration.During this period, the Municipality will prioritise relief supply to Health facilities and schools due to limited of water tankers.Our experienced team  technicians will be on high alert on all hot spot areas and ensure that in the case where there is prolonged water supply interruptions, corrective measures are actioned within the minimum amount of time.Keep in contact with us on all water and sanitation related issues through our facebook page;’Ugu Municipality Talk’ orour 24-Hour Call Centre on08000 WATER (92837) or (039 688 5830/36or SMSline44751