24 August 2023 – 19:15
Customer Notice
Johannesburg Water systems impacted by power dip at Rand Water Zuikerbosch Treatment Plant
Johannesburg Water systems have been affected by a power failure that occurred at Rand Water Zuikerbosch Treatment Plant on Thursday 24 August. This affected the bulk water supplier’s total pumping system.
This has resulted in the depletion of the Zwartkopjes, Eikenhof and Palmiet systems, which feed all Johannesburg Water systems. While most of the entity’s reservoirs are stable, areas fed by the South Hills tower and the Eagles Nest reservoir will be impacted by low pressure to no water.
Pumping has been restarted; however, some are experiencing low pressure. Rand Water is working with Eskom technicians who are currently working on restoring the plant.
There is no estimated time for completion.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.