by Malehlohonolo Mohomane | Jun 27, 2024 | systems updates
27 June 2024 â 20:40
Systems Update
Update on Rand Water maintenance
Although the maintenance work has been completed at the Zwartkopjes Pump Station by Rand Water, the power outage that occurred last night has affected the progress on recovery, however, the pump station continues to pump at 100%.
Customers in high-lying areas are still impacted by no water, as the system recovers.
Some systems supplied by Zwartkopjes are steadily recovering, however, the following systems are still struggling:
- Crown Gardens Reservoir remains critically low, with the tower currently empty. The reservoir outlet is closed to allow capacity to build up. Residents are currently experiencing no water supply; however, alternative water supply continue to be provided to affected customers.
- Eagles Nest Reservoir critically low. Poor water pressure to no water to be expected in certain parts of the supply zone.
Aeroton Reservoir and Tower are both on bypass. Water levels are critically low, which results in poor pressure or no water in the supply zone. Alternative water supply will be provided for the affected areas.
Pumping at Hector Noris pump station has been reduced due to poor water supply.
Parktown and Berea Reservoir are critically low to empty due to poor supply. Poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.
Yeoville Reservoir is critically low, which affects the pump station. Poor pressure and no water are expected in both the reservoir and pump station zone.
Eikenhof Pump Station
The first part of the maintenance at Eikenhof has been completed. The pumping will be ramped up to 83% overnight until the 12th of July for the remainder of the maintenance work. Most of the Johannesburg Water systems supplied by Eikenhof are experiencing critically low levels or are completely empty.
Soweto Systems
Overall, Soweto systems are low, but supplying normally. However, Doornkop West and Protea Glen reservoirs are currently strained and poor pressure to no water is expected.
Commando System
The incoming supply is low and is impacting all the reservoirs within the system. Alternative water supply continues to be provided.
- Crosby Pump Station for Brixton is currently off due to poor supply which impacts on Brixton Reservoir.
- The Brixton Reservoir is critically low, and the outlet is closed, while the tower is empty. No water is expected in the supply zone. Alternative water supply will be provided to the affected areas. Pumping will resume as soon as the supply improves.
- Hursthill 1 and 2: Both reservoirs are currently empty due to no incoming supply. No water is expected in the supply zone. The Hursthill 2 reservoir outlet remains closed to build capacity when the supply improves.
Randburg System
Most Randburg reservoirs and towers are currently empty due to no incoming supply. Johannesburg Water continues to provide alternative water supply while the maintenance work continues.
The following reservoirs and towers are affected: Linden 1 Reservoir and Tower, Linden 2 Reservoir, Kensington B Reservoir and Tower, Blairgowrie, Quellerina, Waterval, Corriemoor Reservoir, Fairlands, and Honeydew Tower.
Roodepoort System
Currently, most systems are empty due to lack of incoming supply.
The following reservoirs and towers are affected: Helderkruin reservoir and tower, Constantia tower, and Florida North.
The Witpoortjie reservoir has improved but remain low, while the tower is on bypass.
Lenasia Systems
All reservoirs are currently low, resulting in low water pressure or no water supply. Johannesburg Water is continuing to provide alternative water supply options while maintenance work is ongoing.
Daleside Pumpstation
Maintenance work is completed, however the following JW systems are critically: Orange Farm, Ennerdale and Lawley.
Updates will be provided for the duration of the Rand Water maintenance.
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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
by Malehlohonolo Mohomane | Jun 27, 2024 | systems updates
27 June 2024 â 11:20
Systems Update
Update on Rand Water maintenance
Maintenance work at the Zwartkopjes Pump Station by Rand Water has been completed, and the power outage that affected the station last night has been restored this morning. Pumping operations are now running at full capacity, reaching 100 percent.
Some systems supplied by Zwartkopjes are steadily recovering, however, the following systems are still struggling:
- Crown Gardens Reservoir and Tower remains critically low, with the tower currently empty. The reservoir outlet is closed to allow capacity to build up. Residents are currently experiencing no water supply; however, alternative water supply arrangements have been made.
- Eagles Nest Reservoir The situation has improved slightly but remains critically low. Poor water pressure to be expected in certain parts of the supply zone.
Aeroton Reservoir and Tower water levels are critically low and on bypass, which is resulting in poor pressure or no water in the supply zone. An alternate water supply will be provided for the affected areas.
Eikenhof Pump Station
Work is currently underway, and the station is operating at 67% pumping capacity. Most of the Johannesburg Water systems supplied by Eikenhof are experiencing critically low levels or are completely empty.
Soweto Systems
Overall, Soweto systems are low, but supplying normally. However, Doornkop West and Protea Glen reservoirs are currently strained and poor pressure to no water is expected.
Commando System
The incoming supply is low and is impacting all the reservoirs within the system. Alternative water supply continues to be provided.
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- Crosby Pump Station for Brixton is currently off due to poor supply which impacts on Brixton Reservoir.
- The Brixton Reservoir is critically low, and the outlet is closed, while the tower is empty. No water is expected in the supply zone. Alternate water supply will be provided to the affected areas.
Pumping will resume as soon as the supply improves.
â˘Hursthill 1 and 2: Both reservoirs are currently empty due to no incoming supply. No water is expected in the supply zone. The Hursthill 2 reservoir outlet remains closed to build capacity when the supply improves.
Randburg System
Most Randburg reservoirs and towers are currently empty due to no incoming supply. Johannesburg Water continues to provide alternative water supply while the maintenance work continues.The following reservoirs and towers are affected: Linden 1 and 2, Kensington B, Blairgowrie, Quellerina, Waterval and Florida North
The following reservoirs are low, but supplying normally: Boschkop, Cosmo City, Honeydew, and Randpark Ridge.
Roodepoort System
Currently, most systems are empty due to lack of incoming supply, except for the Horizon Tower, which is operating at a low level but supplying water normally.
The following reservoirs and towers are affected: Helderkruin reservoir and tower, Constantia tower, and Witpoortjie reservoir and tower.
Lenasia Systems
All reservoirs are currently low, resulting in low water pressure or no water supply. Johannesburg Water is continuing to provide alternate water supply options while maintenance work is ongoing.
Daleside Pumpstation
Maintenance work is completed but the system remains low and is recovering.
The following reservoirs are recovering and supplying low: Orange Farm, Ennerdale and Lawley.Ends
Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
by Malehlohonolo Mohomane | Jun 26, 2024 | systems updates
26 June 2024 â 20:50
Systems Update
Update on Rand Water maintenance
The Rand Water maintenance work at the Zwartkopjes Pump Station has been completed, however, pumping is affected by the power failure. Eskom technicians are currently attending to it.
Some systems supplied by Zwartkopjes are steadily recovering, however, the following systems are still struggling:
⢠Crown Gardens Reservoir and Tower remains critically low, while the tower is empty. The reservoir outlet is currently closed to build capacity. Residents are experiencing no water supply; however, alternative water supply has been arranged.
⢠Eagles Nest Reservoir is critically low and poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.
Aeroton Reservoir and Tower are critically low and on bypass. Poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone. Alternate water supply will be provided to the affected areas.
Eikenhof Pump Station
Work is in progress and the station is currently pumping at 67%. Most Johannesburg Water systems supplied by Eikenhof are critically low or empty.
Soweto Systems
Overall, Soweto systems are low, but supplying normally. However, Doornkop West and Protea Glen reservoirs are currently strained and poor pressure to no water is expected.
Commando System
The incoming supply is low and is impacting all the reservoirs within the system. Alternative water supply continues to be provided.
⢠Crosby Reservoir is declining but supplying normally.
⢠The Brixton Reservoir is critically low, and the outlet is closed, while the tower is low but supplying fairly. No water is expected in the supply zone. Pumping will be stopped overnight to allow recovery and improvement.
Hursthill 1 and 2: Both reservoirs are currently empty due to no incoming supply. No water is expected in the supply zone. The Hursthill 2 reservoir outlet will be closed overnight to build capacity.
Randburg System
Most Randburg reservoirs and towers are currently empty due to no incoming supply. Johannesburg Water continues to provide alternative water supply while the maintenance work continues.
The following reservoirs are low, but supplying normally: Boschkop, Cosmo City, Honeydew, and Randpark Ridge.
Roodepoort System
Most systems are also currently empty due to no incoming supply; except the Horizon Tower, which is low, but supplying normally.
Lenasia Systems
All reservoirs are currently low, and poor pressure to no water supply is expected. Johannesburg Water continues to provide alternate water supply while the maintenance work continues.
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by Malehlohonolo Mohomane | Jun 26, 2024 | Media Statements 2024
26 June 2024 â 12:00
Media Statement
Rand Water maintenance: Zwartkopjes and Eikenhof update Zwartkopjes Pump Station and Daleside Booster Station
The Rand Water maintenance work at the Zwartkopjes Pump Station and Daleside Booster Station has been completed and both systems are pumping at 100%. Systems supplied by the Daleside Pump Station (Orange Farm, Ennerdale, and Lawley systems) remain low but are steadily improving. Further improvement is expected in the next two to three days.
Systems supplied by Zwartkopjes are also steadily recovering; however, the following systems are still struggling:
- Crown Gardens Reservoir and Tower remains critically low, while the tower is empty. The reservoir outlet is currently closed to build capacity. Residents are experiencing no water supply; however, alternative water supply has been
- Eagles Nest Reservoir is critically low and poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.
Eikenhof Pump Station
Work is in progress and the station is currently pumping at 50%. It is expected to be pumping at 67% overnight. Most Johannesburg Water systems supplied by Eikenhof are currently low or empty.
Soweto Systems
Overall, Soweto systems are low, but supplying normally. However, Doornkop West and Protea Glen reservoirs are currently strained and poor pressure to no water is expected.
Commando System
The incoming supply is low and is impacting all the reservoirs within the system. Alternative water supply continues to be provided.
- Crosby Reservoir is declining but supplying normally
- The Brixton Reservoir is critically low, and the outlet is closed, while the tower is empty. No water is expected in the supply zone. Pumping will resume once the supply improves.
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- Hursthill 1 and 2: both reservoirs are currently empty due to no incoming supply. No water is expected in the supply zone.
Randburg System
Most Randburg reservoirs and towers are currently empty due to no incoming supply. Johannesburg Water continues to provide alternative water supply while the maintenance work continues.
However, the following reservoirs are low, but supplying normally: Boschkop, Cosmo City, Honeydew, and Randpark Ridge.
Roodepoort System
Most systems are also currently empty due to no incoming supply; except the Horizon Tower, which is low, but supplying normally.
Lenasia Systems
All reservoirs are currently low, and poor pressure to no water supply is expected. Johannesburg Water continues to provide alternative water supply while the maintenance work continues.
| System |
Date/Period of Maintenance |
Expected Impact |
Areas Impacted |
| Eikenhof |
24 – 27 June 2024 â
Start @07:00 (Pumping will be reduced to 50% for 8 hours and to 67% for the remaining 64 hours)
27 June – 12 July
2024 Start @07:00
(18 days, pumping reduced to 83% from 27 June to 12 July
2024) |
The system will be supplying normally for the first 24 hours. Thereafter, there will be a combination of low pressure to no water. |
Randburg, Roodepoort, Soweto, Johannesburg central and Commando (Brixton, Hursthill & Crosby). |
| Zwartkopjes |
24 – 25 June 2024 @07:00
(27 hours, pumping will be reduced to 50%.) |
The system will be supplying normally for the first 24 hours. Thereafter, there will be a combination of
low pressure to no water. |
Berea, Parktown, Hector Norris, Forrest Hill, Eagles Nest, Alan Manor, Naturena, Crown
Gardens, Aeroton and Orlando East. |
| Daleside |
24 â 25 Jun 2024 @07:00
No pumping at Daleside for 4 hours, then 50% for 27 hours. |
The system will be supplying normally for the first 24 hours. Thereafter, there will be a combination of low pressure to no
water. |
Orange Farm, Lawley and Ennerdale. |
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