The eThekwini Municipality has announced a planned 24-hour water shutdown affecting several areas supplied by the South Aqueduct, as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades.
Water supply will be interrupted from 07:00 on Tuesday, with the shutdown expected to last for a full day.
According to the municipality, the Water Services Directorate will temporarily shut down bulk infrastructure along the aqueduct pipeline to allow contractors to carry out preparatory work for the upgrade project.
Areas expected to be affected include parts of Umlazi, Chatsworth, Queensburgh and Woodlands, along with surrounding communities supplied through various reservoirs in the central region and Pinetown South system.
Officials say reservoir levels will be closely monitored throughout the shutdown. In some instances, reservoir outlets may be temporarily closed to preserve water storage and help speed up system recovery once supply is restored.
Residents in affected areas have been urged to store sufficient water ahead of the interruption and to use water sparingly during and immediately after the shutdown.
The municipality has not indicated any delays to the planned work, with normal supply expected to resume once the 24-hour maintenance period has been completed.