2 December 2024 – 14:30
Commando Systems update
Commando system is stable but still at critical levels
The Commando system (Brixton, Crosby and Hursthill reservoir complexes) continues to be high priority and is still under constant observation.
Night closures of reservoirs as well as throttling and closure of high demand areas continue to be implemented as several interventions aimed at enhancing the recovery of the system. Mostly against increasing demand and rising temperatures.
Through reconfiguration of systems, both from Johannesburg Water and the bulk supplier, the system is showing satisfactory signs of recovery with normal supply being observed.
- Crosby Reservoir: Inflow is satisfactory, with the level remaining fair and both pumps running.
- Brixton Reservoir and Tower: The system is fair with both pumps running. The tower level is low but is receiving supply.
- Hursthill 1 Reservoir: The reservoir is empty and on bypass as previously communicated. The system is dependent on inflow, which is currently fair.
- Hursthill 2 Reservoir: The system level is satisfactory with fair inflows observed.
Updates on the recovery of the Commando and associated systems will be provided as Johannesburg Water implements a broadened restriction schedule (issued separately) and other reconfigurations.
Alternative water supply through tankers will be provided as and when required.
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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.