31 August 2023 – 11:15

Media Statement

Johannesburg Water systems to be impacted by Rand Water maintenance

Some Johannesburg Water reservoirs will be affected by a planned maintenance by Rand Water for 17 hours from Tuesday, 5 to Wednesday, 6 September 2023.

The maintenance work will be carried from 15:00 on Tuesday, 5 September to 08:00 on Wednesday, 6 September to minimise the impact of water supply interruptions. During the planned maintenance work, the Rand Water will be replacing a malfunctioning 800mm Stafford meter.

Johannesburg Water plans to mitigate the impact to customers.

The following Johannesburg Water reservoirs will be affected:

• Parktown reservoir 1 – no impact anticipated.
• Parktown reservoir 2 – The outlet will be throttled (water supply will be reduced) to about 40%. Low pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone. Customers are requested to reduce consumption to minimise impact and to allow for quick recovery.
• Dunkeld reservoir – The inlet valve will be closed to reduce impact at Parktown reservoir 2. Therefore, low pressure to no water may be experienced in this supply zone.
• Berea reservoir – The outlet will be throttled (water supply will be reduced) to about 30%. Low pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone. Customers are requested to reduce consumption to minimise impact and allow for quick recovery.
• Hursthill reservoir 1 – No adjustments due to network configuration. Low pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.
• Hursthill reservoir 2 – The outlet will be closed during the shutdown period. Low pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.

Alternative water supply will be arranged for affected customers.

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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.