Media Statement

14 October 2022

Rand Water Overnight Flows Reduction Impacts Johannesburg Water’s Commando
System

The Commando system’s recovery was disrupted due to reduced flows from Rand Water’s
supply. The reduced flows from Rand Water are due to diverting water from Eikenhof to
recover their Palmiet system which was affected by the power failure two days ago at
Zuikerbosh. This resulted to very low levels in some of the critical reservoirs including the three
reservoirs under the Commando system.

Despite several interventions to isolate Johannesburg Water reservoirs to build capacity, we
were unable to salvage the situation overnight. Both entities have reached an agreement to
put the full load back to Eikenhof so systems can start recovering.
Johannesburg Water will close the Brixton reservoir at midday to build capacity and assist
supplement water from the Crosby pump station to Hursthill reservoirs which are also at
critical low levels. This will negatively impact all residents on this grid. Systems are being
monitored and both Helen Joseph and Rahima Moosa Child and Mother hospitals have
adequate supplies.

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

Issued by: Puleng Mopeli