Media Statement

12 October 2022

UPDATE ON THE CITY’S WATER SUPPLY CHALLENGES

On Wednesday, 12 October 2022, the newly elected City of Johannesburg MMC for
Environment, and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) Cllr Mpho Sesedinyane met with
Johannesburg Water senior management team to understand challenges of water supply
under the Commando system, with particular focus on the Crosby, Brixton and Hurst Hill
Reservoir 1 & 2 supply zones which cover wards 58, 69, 86 and 87 in the City of Johannesburg
since towards end of September 2022 to date.

The interruptions of the bulk supply are caused by power interruptions due to load shedding
or normal power failures on the Rand Water purification and pumping systems as well as the
Johannesburg Water pumping systems. Furthermore, Johannesburg Water presented the
analysis of the system, as well as medium to long term measures (2 – 4 years) in the above
reservoir complexes to ensure sustainability of the water supply.

The MMC conducted an oversight visit to the affected system and there are improvements as
the system is currently stable as compared to the previous day. The MMC emphasises with
all the affected customers for their patience during this time compounded by heatwave and
will monitor the system together with Johannesburg Water to ensure that all issues are
resolved and there is effective water supply.

Residents are again requested to observe Stage 2 Rand Water restrictions and use water
sparingly and not use hosepipes to irrigate or water gardens, wash cars or clean driveways
but use grey water instead.
We urge residents to report any form of vandalism and theft of water infrastructure to 0800 00
25 87.

Issued by: Puleng Mopeli