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Ivan Zhakata-Herald Correspondent
The City of Harare has announced the temporary closure of the Prince Edward Water Treatment Plant, located near Chitungwiza.
The decision is in response to the severe depletion of water levels in the Harava and Seke dams, which supply the plant.
The city is unable to draw sufficient water from the two dams to maintain the plant’s operations.
In a statement, council said the Prince Edward water treatment plant will remain closed until the dams have sufficient water.
“The City of Harare wishes to inform residents that we have temporarily de-commissioned Prince Edward Water treatment plant near Chitungwiza as the two dams that feed into waterworks – Harava and Seke have dried up,” read the statement.
“We can no longer draw water from the two dams. Prince Edward will only be recommissioned when the two dams fill up most likely during the coming rainy season.
“Areas that are likely to be affected include among others, Chitungwiza, Hatfield, Airport, Waterfalls and Msasa. However, efforts are being made to boost water supplies in the areas affected from Morton Jaffray Waterworks in Norton.”
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter