Umgeni Water News and Events

Public Notice: Suspension of operations at Maphephetheni Water Works due to community protest

Wednesday, 6 March 2024 uMngeni-uThukela Water has temporarily suspended operations at its Maphephetheni Water Works under the eThekwini Municipality following…

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Temporary interruption of water supply due to pipeline repairs and installation of a new bulk sales meter

Tuesday, 20 February 2024 uMngeni-uThukela Water has discovered three leaks on its Lower uThukela gravity distribution pipeline, which supplies potable…

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Media and Public Notice: Midmar Water Works back in full production

Monday, 5 February 2024 The Midmar Water Works is back in full production and is pumping bulk water normally following…

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MEDIA AND PUBLIC NOTICE: DISRUPTION OF WATER SUPPLY AT THE MIDMAR WATER WORKS DUE TO ESKOM POWER OUTAGE

Friday, 2 February 2024 The Midmar Water Works is currently not operating due to a power outage which Eskom has…

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Chief Executive 5 Year Fixed Term Contract

uMngeni-uThukela Water is a state-owned enterprise (SOE) mandated to provide bulk water and related services in the province. It is… Read Article >

Reduction of water supply from DV Harris Water Works due to pipeline damage by SANRAL contractor – 22 November 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE uMngeni-uThukela Water has embarked on repairs to a pipeline that was damaged on Monday, 20 November 2023 by…

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Minister Mchunu congratulates uMngeni-uThukela Water on its AA+ Fitch rating

The Minister of the Department of Water and Sanitation South Africa, Mr Senzo Mchunu, is pleased with the newly reconfigured…

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UMngeni-uThukela  engages with stakeholders on bulk water tariffs

On Tuesday, 13 November 2023, the Executive Management of uMngeni-Uthukela engaged with various stakeholders including municipalities, the National Treasury, the…

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Planned Electrical Maintenance Shutdown for Avondale Pump Station – Monday, 30 October 2023

The Avondale Pump Station will undergo a maintenance shutdown to allow for electrical work and servicing on two of its…

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Rains Prompt Water Release from Mvutshane Dam – Monday, 30 October 2023

Torrential rains over the past few weeks have significantly pushed up water levels in the Mvutshane Dam in Maphumulo under…

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