The water supply at one of Durban's biggest provincial hospitals has been restored following a week of no water supply.
On Thursday, the eThekwini Municipality announced that water at the Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in uMlazi was fully restored.
Speaking on the restoration, City spokesperson Gugu Sisilana said a Municipal water operational team has been working tirelessly to build sufficient storage to improve the flow to the hospital.
"The team further investigated the meter and the feeding pipeline to clear any blockages and repair leaks.
"While these interventions were underway, the City continued to fill up the hospital storage reservoirs with water tankers.
"The City will continue to work on various interventions to manage and reduce the increase in water demand currently affecting areas in the South."
She said the increase in demand was exacerbated by the commencement of the summer season, which resulted in low pressure and no water supply in critical points across supply systems.
Earlier this week KZN Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane together with senior management conducted a site visit at the hospital.
Health department spokesperson Nathi Oliphant said a high-level meeting concluded that the eThekwini Municipality will continue to supply additional water using tankers while allowing water pressure to build up in the system.
"The Department of Health has also implemented contingency measures to ensure patient care, hygiene, and staff welfare remain prioritized.
"Since the first day of the water supply disruption, the Department has deployed water tankers across the province to ensure the continued availability of water."
The MEC refuted claims that the facility had been plunged into significant safety hazards and unhygienic conditions.
"A report by the Hospital CEO did not find that any health and safety measures were compromised."
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