1 August 2024 – 10:45
Customer Notice
Update: Commando System
There is a City Power outage that is currently affecting pumping at Johannesburg Water’s Crosby Pump Station. Johannesburg Water is monitoring the Commando System and continues to implement necessary interventions to boost capacity and ensure fair distribution of water.
Crosby Reservoir
The reservoir has seen slight improvements and is supplying fairly; however, it remains low. The power outage is affecting pumping to the Brixton Reservoir.
Hursthill 1 and 2 Reservoirs
Hursthill 1 is currently on bypass mode, resulting in poor pressure and no water in the supply zone. Reconfiguration measures are being implemented to boost supply and provide relief to customers. Hursthill 2 remains low but supplying fairly. The reservoir is constrained due to demand exceeding available capacity, which leads to poor pressure in high-lying areas. The outlet may be closed overnight to boost capacity for the next day.
Brixton Reservoir and Tower
The reservoir levels are critically low due to the City Power outage affecting the Crosby Pump Station. The outlet is closed, and no water is expected in the supply zone. Pumping will resume once the power supply is restored. There is currently no estimated time for restoration. The tower is supplying fairly but will be affected by the reservoir’s low levels. Poor pressure to no water is expected while pumping is on hold.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.