Water supply to several south Durban areas has been temporarily disrupted following vandalism at the Prospecton Pump Station, affecting over 40% of the region’s residents. The disruption has halted water pumping to the Athlone Park Reservoir after mechanical and electrical panels at the facility were damaged.
Residents in parts of south Durban are experiencing a temporary water outage, with several areas currently without supply, including Athlone Park, Amanzimtoti, Umbogintwini and Orient Hills. The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed that technical teams from the Water Services Directorate are on site carrying out repairs.
Restoration Work Underway
Authorities say restoration work is underway and is expected to be completed by the end of the day. The municipality has urged residents to report water-related issues through official channels, such as logging faults via the eThekwini Municipality mobile app, sending a WhatsApp message to 073 1483 477, calling the toll-free number 080 311 1111, or emailing the Department of Water and Sanitation.
Affected Areas
The affected areas include:
- Athlone Park
- Amanzimtoti
- Umbogintwini
- Orient Hills
The municipality has not yet indicated the extent of the damage or whether additional security measures will be implemented to prevent further incidents. The South African Government has emphasized the importance of protecting critical infrastructure to ensure the continuous supply of essential services.
