10 July 2025 – 11:00
Media Release
Rand Water Maintenance to affect Johannesburg Water systems from 15 – 18 July 2025
Customers are reminded that Rand Water will conduct maintenance on the bulk water supplier’s O2 pipeline from 15 to 18 July 2025. The line had been previously temporarily repaired and Rand Water confirmed that it is now the ideal time to execute this maintenance work during the low temperature period in preparation for the higher demand season starting from August 2025. The maintenance will affect some Johannesburg Water’s systems and will be conducted as follows:
No | Description | Rand Water affected system | Date, time & duration | Johannesburg Water impacted systems | Impact on supply |
1 | O2 pipeline leak repairs | Palmiet System | 15 July 2025 from 05:00 to 18 July 2025 to 08:00 75 hours | *Sandton Systems *Alexander Park Reservoir *South Hills Tower *Randjieslaagte Reservoir *Linksfield Reservoir *Midrand Systems | Pumping will be reduced for the duration of the 75-hour maintenance, which may result in some areas experiencing poor pressure/ intermittent supply to no water conditions at times |
*Please note that it may take several days for the system to fully recover, and for normal water supply to return upon completion of maintenance. |
Residents may experience poor pressure/intermittent to no water during the maintenance period; however, arrangements will be made for alternative water supply to affected areas. Residents are encouraged to store water in preparation for the maintenance. Once the maintenance is completed, it will take several days for the systems to fully recover and for the normal water supply to return.
Johannesburg Water will provide further updates on all its social media platforms and will also have meetings with ward councillors from the affected areas.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing