Repairs to 600mm steel pipe in Ferndale completed

by Malehlohonolo Mohomane | Aug 22, 2024 | Customer Notice

Update: Ongoing repairs in Ferndale

by Malehlohonolo Mohomane | Aug 21, 2024 | Customer Notice

21 August 2024 – 10:30

Customer Notice

Update: Ongoing repairs in Ferndale

Repairs continue on a burst 600mm steel pipe at corner Republic Road and Malibongwe Drive.

The team is experiencing challenges due to the massive volume of water that is still coming out of the pipelines, even though the incoming supply has been closed. It is not possible to begin repairs until the water in the pipelines has drained completely.

This morning, the team will investigate the cause of this by walking the line and manually shutting off any valves that could potentially be supplying the water.

Affected areas: parts of Winsor, Ferndale, Strijdom Park, Kensington B, parts of Randburg, parts of Bryanston, Moret, parts of Blairgowrie, and Bordeaux.

There is currently no estimated time for completion. Further details will be provided as they become available.

Johannesburg Water will continue to provide alternative water supply.

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Illovo system update

by Malehlohonolo Mohomane | Aug 13, 2024 | Customer Notice

13 August 2024 – 08:00

Customer Notice

Illovo system update

Since yesterday’s interventions and system configurations, water supply to Illovo has been steady. To enhance recovery, the outlets from the Morningside, Marlboro, Bryanston, and Linbro reservoirs were restricted during the night. This has led to improved reservoir levels overnight and early this morning.

This morning the outlets will be opened and pumping to the Illovo Tower will resume.

The Bryanston, Linbro, Marlboro, and Morningside reservoirs are currently supplying water and have improved reservoir levels.

It can be noted that the overall Sandton system is steadily recovering. JW will continue to be vigilant in monitoring the system.

Alternative water supply through tankers will continue in the affected areas, coordinated by ward councilors and onsite teams.

Further updates will be provided as they become available.

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Commando System Update

by Malehlohonolo Mohomane | Aug 12, 2024 | Customer Notice

12 August 2024 – 21:10

Customer Notice

Commando System Update

Crosby Reservoir
The reservoir has improved and is currently supplying water adequately.

Hursthill 1 and 2 Reservoirs
Both reservoirs have shown some improvement and are supplying fairly. However, the system remains constrained, and Johannesburg Water is closely monitoring the decline. This may result in low pressure in higher-lying areas within the supply zone. Measures are being implemented to ensure equitable water distribution.

Brixton Reservoir and Tower
Both the reservoir and tower have improved and are supplying water adequately. However, the system is under pressure, and Johannesburg Water is monitoring the situation closely.

Alternative water supply is being provided to affected areas as needed.

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