6 October 2023 – 08:45
Media Statement
Johannesburg Water systems impacted by power trip at Rand Water’s Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant
Several Johannesburg Water’s systems have been affected by a power trip that occurred at Rand Water’s Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant on Thursday night, 5 October.
The Rand Water Eikenhof system is currently under tremendous strain which in turn has affected the stability of certain reservoirs within the Johannesburg Water system.
Increase in demand and the power trip at Rand Water’s Zuikerbosch treatment plant has further affected the water supply to Johannesburg Water key reservoirs.
Within the Commando system, which comprises the Hursthilll, Crosby and Brixton reservoirs, are critically low. The Brixton reservoirs had to be isolated/closed completely on Thursday evening up until this morning to build up capacity to the reservoir.
The Crown Gardens reservoir is also critically low and had to be isolated on Thursday evening, 5 October to build capacity.
Johannesburg Water is constantly monitoring the network to explore any other options to mitigate and find solutions to the water challenges in the area zone.
Alternative water has been arranged for the affected areas. Further updates will be provided to customers.
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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.