3 November 2023 – 10:45
Commando System
• Brixton reservoir: Improved overnight due to mitigation strategy of throttling; however, the level remains low due to poor supply pressure. The outlet is currently opened at 50% to retain capacity. Poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.
• Brixton tower: Remains critically low and pumping continues at half the capacity due to low reservoir levels.
• Hursthill 1 and 2 reservoirs: Both reservoirs enjoyed some gains overnight, however, they remain low due to poor inflows. Both outlets are opened at 50% to retain capacity. Poor pressure is expected in the supply zones.
• Crosby reservoir: Due to maintenance, the reservoir is supplying in bypass mode. Low pressure to no water is anticipated in the supply zone.
South Hills tower
Pumping into the tower continues and supply is normal. However, there may be poor pressure while the system recovers.
Midrand Systems (Rabie Ridge and Diepsloot)
Rabie Ridge reservoir and tower
The reservoir maintained stability overnight due to the daily throttling, however, the level remains low due to poor supply and high demand. Both the tower and reservoir outlets are opened at 30% to retain capacity. The tower is supplying the area through bypass mode. Both supply zones may experience poor pressure.
Diepsloot reservoir
Water levels remained stable throughout the night. The outlet remained at 50% to retain capacity. The supply zone may experience low pressure during peak times today.
Alexander Park reservoir
Levels improved overnight and although the reservoir is supplying normally, it is still lower than desired levels. Johannesburg Water will monitor the system throughout the day.
Alternative water supply has been arranged for the affected areas.
Residents are requested to observe level-1 water restrictions which are implemented
from 1 September to 31 March. These restrictions prohibit the use of hosepipes to
water gardens, wash cars, clean driveways, as well as fill up swimming pools and
water features between 06:00 and 18:00. Instead, the use of greywater is encouraged.
This is to ensure that systems are kept stable throughout the coming months. We urge
residents to report any form of vandalism and theft of water infrastructure to 0800 00
25 87.
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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing