by l3rato | Nov 7, 2023 | Systems Updates 2023
7 November 2023 – 10:15
Sandton systems
As compared to Monday, most reservoirs, towers, and direct feeds are in recovery mode and supplying normally. Johannesburg Water will continue to monitor the situation.
Midrand systems
Rabie Ridge reservoir and tower
The reservoir showed slight improvements overnight, while the tower continues to supply normally. Both outlets are 30% open to retain some water supply.
Linden 1 tower
The tower improved overnight and is supplying normally.
Alexander Park reservoir
Improved overnight and is supplying normally; however, levels are still low. Johannesburg Water will monitor the situation throughout the day.
Commando System
• Brixton reservoir and tower: Over the past two days, both systems have been on upward trajectory and supplying normally due to improved supply pressure. Johannesburg Water will continue to monitor the progress.
• Hursthill 1 and 2 reservoirs: Both reservoirs enjoyed some gains overnight and are supply normally. However, Johannesburg Water will continue to monitor the low levels.
• Crosby reservoir: The reservoir is critically low and poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.
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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by l3rato | Nov 6, 2023 | Systems Updates 2023
6 November 2023 – 17:00
Sandton systems
The water interruption is due to the overnight closing of the Sandton 1 and 2 meters to allow Rand Water reservoirs, which are further upstream of the system, to recover. These reservoirs are currently at low levels. As a result, all the reservoirs and direct feeds are recovering. Johannesburg Water will monitor the following Sandton systems, which include direct feeds and reservoir levels:
Bryanston reservoir and tower
Illovo reservoir and tower
Marlboro reservoir and direct feed
Morningside reservoir
Linbro Park reservoir and direct feed
Midrand systems
Rabie Ridge reservoir and tower
Although the reservoir maintained stability during the day, it remains low, while the tower level is normal. Both outlets are 30% open to retain some water supply. Outlets will be further throttled overnight to build capacity for tomorrow.
Diepsloot reservoir
Maintained stability throughout the day and is supplying normally. The outlet is opened at 50% to retain some water supply and will be throttled further overnight to retain capacity.
South Hills tower
The tower levels have improved, and supply is normal.
Linden 1 tower
The tower continues to supply normally during the day; however, the levels drop towards the end of the day due high demand. Improvement is expected overnight.
Alexander Park reservoir
Continues to supply normally, however, Johannesburg Water has noted low levels and will throttle the system overnight to build capacity.
Commando System
• Brixton reservoir: Supply has improved, and the outlet will be throttled to retain capacity for Tuesday.
• Brixton tower: The tower is supplying normally throughout the day.
• Hursthill 1 and 2 reservoirs: Both reservoirs are critically low. Poor pressure is expected in the supply zones. Outlets will be closed overnight to build capacity for Tuesday.
• Crosby reservoir: The reservoir continues to supply in bypass mode and is critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.
The outlets to the following reservoirs will be throttled to 90% overnight to preserve water and build capacity for Sunday:
• Brixton
• Hursthill 2
• Rabie Ridge
• Diepsloot
• Chiawelo
• Alexander Park
Customers supplied by the abovementioned reservoirs may experience poor pressure to no flow. 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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by l3rato | Nov 5, 2023 | Systems Updates 2023
5 November 2023 – 09:00
Rabie Ridge reservoir and tower
The reservoir level has improved overnight, while the tower is critically low. The outlet configuration remains at 30%.
Alexander Park reservoir
The reservoir improved during the night and is supplying normally.
Linden 1 tower
The tower enjoyed some gains during the night and is supplying normally.
Commando System
• Brixton reservoir: The reservoir improved overnight, and the outlet remains opened at 50%. Low pressure is expected in high-lying areas.
• Brixton tower: The tower is supplying normally.
• Hursthill 1 and 2 reservoirs: Both reservoirs improved overnight and are supplying normally. Low pressure is expected in high-lying areas.
• Crosby reservoir: The reservoir is currently supplying on bypass mode while maintenance work continues. Poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.
Customers supplied by the abovementioned reservoirs may experience poor pressure to no flow. 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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by l3rato | Nov 4, 2023 | Systems Updates 2023
4 November 2023 – 11:00
Midrand Systems
Rabie Ridge reservoir and tower
The reservoir and tower maintained stability overnight. The reservoir is 30% open to preserve capacity.
Diepsloot reservoir
Maintained stability overnight and supplying normally. Outlet opened at 50% to retain capacity.
Alexander Park reservoir
The reservoir levels remained low overnight. Low pressure is expected in high-lying areas. Configuration has been done to improve supply pressure.
Commando System
• Brixton reservoir: Built up some capacity overnight and is supplying at 50% due to poor incoming supply. Poor pressure to no water is expected in high-lying areas.
• Brixton tower: Levels are low, but it is supplying normally. Pumping is at half capacity to retain capacity in the reservoir.
• Hursthill 1 and 2 reservoirs: Both reservoirs gained some capacity overnight and are supplying normally; however, levels remain low due to poor supply. Low pressure is expected in high-lying areas.
• Crosby reservoir: The reservoir is currently supplying on bypass mode while maintenance work continues. Poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.
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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by l3rato | Nov 3, 2023 | Systems Updates 2023
3 November 2023 – 16:30
Midrand Systems
Rabie Ridge reservoir and tower
The reservoir and tower remained stable during the day; however, the level remains low. The tower is supplying the area through bypass mode while maintenance work is carried out. Both supply zones may experience poor pressure.
Diepsloot reservoir
Water levels maintained stability throughout the day. The outlet will be opened at 50% today to retain capacity. The supply zone may experience low pressure.
South Hills tower
Pumping into the tower continues and supply is normal.
Alexander Park reservoir
The reservoir is critically low and will be throttled overnight to build capacity. Poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.
Commando System
• Brixton reservoir: Remains critically low due to poor supply. It is currently throttled at 50% to retain capacity. Poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.
• Brixton tower: Critically low and continues to be pumped at half capacity due to low reservoir levels.
• Hursthill 1 and 2 reservoirs: Both reservoirs are critically low due to poor inflows. Poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.
• Crosby reservoir: Supplying on bypass mode due to maintenance. Poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.
The outlets to the following reservoirs will be throttled to 90% overnight to preserve water and build capacity:
• Brixton
• Hursthill 1 and 2
• Rabie Ridge
• Diepsloot
• Chiawelo
• Glenvista
• Berea
• Alexander Park
Customers supplied by the abovementioned reservoirs may experience poor pressure to no flow. 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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