Unplanned Maintenance in Orange Farm
Bryanston pump station and tower
Systems Update
21 May 2024 â 20:50
Systems Update
Although the overall systems are stable, high demand still persists even though we are in a low demand season.
Sandton System
Randjieslaagte Reservoir update
A Johannesburg Water team is currently on site conducting repair work. The inlet has been isolated (closed), and the team is pumping the chamber. Welding work will commence once the line is completely drained. Reservoir is currently and bypass is not active, isolated due to repairs. No water is expected in the supply zone. Further details will be provided.
Bryanston Pump Station and Tower
Repairs were completed around 15:00 and pumping resumed. The tower is gradually recovering and supplying normally.
Commando System
The overall capacity for the Commando system is low due to high demand, which remains an ongoing concern. While the Brixton reservoir and tower have good capacity levels, the Crosby, Hursthill1, and Hursthill 2 reservoirs are low.
As an ongoing/daily intervention, the Brixton and Hursthill 2 reservoir outlets are closed overnight to boost the capacity of the reservoirs. Johannesburg Water provides roaming water trucks as and when they are required.
Deep South System
Orange Farm Reservoir update
Johannesburg Water has discovered a major leak on the 300mm diameter pipe in Orange Farm Ext 2. So far, the team has stripped and exposed the pipe in preparation for repairs. The repairing of the pipe will require a special, non-standard fitting that is custom fabricated. Sourcing of necessary material required for repairs will commence tomorrow, 22 May 2024. Currently, water has been isolated (closed) and customers will have no water.
Alternative water supply through water tankers will be provided to the affected areas. Further updates will be provided.
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Evening systems update
10 November 2023 â 17:30
Rabie Ridge reservoir and tower
Both the reservoir and tower maintained stability during the day, and the outlet is operating at 30% configuration.
Linden1 tower
Currently low but supplying normally. Johannesburg Water is monitoring the downwards trend.
Commando System
â˘Brixton reservoir and tower: Both remained stable throughout the day and are supplying normally.
⢠Hursthill 1 reservoir: Maintained stability during the day, but level remains low. The water supply is normal due to current configuration.
â˘Hursthill 2 reservoir: Maintained stability throughout the day, but level remains low. Poor pressure is expected in high-lying areas of the supply zone.
⢠Crosby reservoir: The reservoir levels are low. Poor pressure is expected in high-lying areas.
The following reservoirs will be throttled to 90% overnight to retain water and build capacity for Saturday:
⢠Brixton
⢠Hursthill 2
⢠Rabie Ridge
⢠Diepsloot
⢠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.
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Update: Orange Farm Major Water Leak
20 May 2024 â 15:30
Customer Notice
Update: Orange Farm Major Water Leak
A major leak has been reported on the 300mm diameter pipe, on the outlet side of the Orange Farm reservoir. This affect the reservoir storage capacity, which will have an impact on the water supply, as residents will experience very low pressure to no water. The team will start the process of assessing the extent of the damage. This will include isolation of the reservoir this evening at around 19:00, and sourcing material required for the repairs. Arrangements for alternative water supply will be coordinated with the relevant ward councilors.
Further updates will be provided regarding progress.
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