Algal blooms leave Durban residents with dry taps
Residents and business owners in Durban’s northern areas, including Phoenix, have grappled with unpredictable water supply for nearly two years
11 November 2024 - 21:18
While rain pelted most of KwaZulu-Natal last week, residents across the greater Durban North area experienced dry taps because surging algae levels are clogging dams and treatment systems...
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