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48-hour shutdown for essential work to be carried out
Umgeni Water is the bulk potable water services provider to the uThukela District Municipality in terms of an agreement signed on 17th October 2018. In order to execute this function and achieve service level compliance, Umgeni Water operates and manages three water treatment plants within the town of Ladysmith and surrounding areas. These water treatment…Read Article
Quarterly Report on Status of Water Resources and Projections on Rainfall
Weather prediction data provided to Umgeni Water suggests that above average rainfall – or the La Nina effect – is expected in the East Coast region of KwaZulu-Natal from the end of spring and going into early 2021. This comes as good news for the region, which experienced below average rainfall from October 2019 to…Read Article
Minister appoints Interim Board at Umgeni Water
An 11-member Interim Board has been appointed at Umgeni Water to begin its tenure with immediate effect. This swift action by the Executive Authority of Umgeni Water, who is the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, follows a decision by the Minister to terminate the term of the previous Board due to discovery of…Read Article
Joint Statement from the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, MP; the Chairperson of the Board of Umgeni Water, Ms Ziphozethu Mathenjwa; and King Cetshwayo District Municipality
Developments within King Cetshwayo District over the past week As part of the fight against the proliferation of COVID-19, the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, MP, has mandated water boards across the country to assist Municipalities that are Water Services Authorities (WSAs) to deliver water and related services to all…Read Article
Status of Water Resources in Umgeni Water’s Operational Area as at Monday, 25th May 2020
Water resources in Umgeni Water’s vast service area are at this stage in a healthy state. This will come as good news at the start of the generally dry months (May – August) when rainfall is significantly below average or there is none. It will also come as a relief to municipalities that are currently…Read Article
Board Nomination Advert
THE BOARD OF UMGENI WATER (THE BOARD) CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF UMGENI WATER SERVICES (SOC) LTD. Board Term of up to four (4) Years. Umgeni Water Services (SOC) Ltd (“UWS”) is a 100% owned subsidiary of Umgeni Water, the company’s primary mandate or main…Read Article
Midmar Dam begins spilling again and Current Status of Water Resources in Umgeni Water’s Operational Area
Midmar Dam has begun spilling after reaching capacity - and a little more on Wednesday, 15th April 2020. The level of the dam is at 100, 08%, representing an increase of 0, 5% from a week ago. Improved water resources in Midmar Dam has been a result of water releases from upstream Mearns Weir and…Read Article
Umgeni Water continues to treat and supply drinking water during the lockdown period
Umgeni Water wants to reassure its customers that it will continue to provide its core services – supply of drinking water in bulk and treatment of wastewater, during the 21-day lock-down. Therefore, our municipal customers and consumers should have no concerns about reduced water supply or changes in excellent water quality that is distributed from…Read Article
Message to Stakeholders – Strategies to combat COVID-19
INTRODUCTION As we are aware, the new corona virus strain (Covid-19) continues to exact significant repercussions worldwide. Our country has not been spared its presence and accompanying social and economic challenges. The Government of the Republic of South Africa has rightly taken the lead in initiating stringent measures aimed at containment. Entities of State, among…Read Article
COVID-19 Update – What Umgeni Water expects from Suppliers and Contractors
Dear Valued Supplier, Umgeni Water is closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation and taking proactive measures to preserve the health and safety of our colleagues and their families, as well as our clients and the communities we serve. If you are an Umgeni Water -approved supplier, please take note of the guidelines below. In order…Read Article