by Malehlohonolo Mohomane | Feb 10, 2022 | Interruptions 2022
[02/10, 12:03] 10 February 2022 JW Update: Recovery of Yeoville reservoir after major burst pipe:
Supply into Yeoville reservoir was impacted due a major burst pipe at Albertina Sisulu and End street, New Doornfontein.
The burst pipe has been repaired. The recovery of Yeoville reservoir will take a few days before the network is fully restored.
Affected areas include parts of:
Parktown
Spes Bona
Linksfield
Observatory
Jeppestown
Bruma
De Wetshof
Cyrildene
Forest Town
Fellside
Highlands
Kensington
Fairwood
Bezuidenhout Valley
New Doornfontein
Bertram
Lorentzville
Judith’s Paarl
Troyeville
Vrededorp
Cottesloe
Doornfontein
Berea
Yeoville
Killarney
Orange Grove
Westcliff
Constitution Hill
Alternate water supply through mobile tankers is being arranged for higher lying areas, as customers in these areas will have no water or low pressure.
Further communication will advise tanker sites.
Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused and thanks customers for their patience during the outage.
[02/10, 14:18] 10 February 2022 JW Update: Recovery of Yeoville reservoir after major burst pipe:
There has been noted improvement in the reservoir level, however there are still several higher lying suburbs affected with no water supply.
Affected areas include parts of:
Hillbrow
Parktown
Spes Bona
Linksfield
Observatory
Jeppestown
Bruma
De Wetshof
Cyrildene
Forest Town
Fellside
Highlands
Kensington
Fairwood
Bezuidenhout Valley
New Doornfontein
Bertram
Lorentzville
Judith’s Paarl
Troyeville
Vrededorp
Cottesloe
Doornfontein
Berea
Yeoville
Killarney
Orange Grove
Westcliff
Constitution Hill
Mobile tankers are being dispatched into the following areas:
*Observatory
*Bellevue East
* Berea/ Hillbrow
* Vrededorp
Teams have confirmed water restored in Kensington.
Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused and thanks customers for their patience during the outage.
[02/10, 17:38]10 February 2022 JW Update: Recovery of Yeoville reservoir after major burst pipe:
Supply into Yeoville reservoir was impacted due a major burst pipe at Albertina Sisulu and End street, New Doornfontein.
The burst pipe has been repaired. The recovery of Yeoville reservoir will take a few days before the network is fully restored.
Affected areas include parts of:
Parktown
Spes Bona
Linksfield
Observatory
Jeppestown
Bruma
De Wetshof
Cyrildene
Forest Town
Fellside
Highlands
Kensington
Fairwood
Bezuidenhout Valley
New Doornfontein
Bertram
Lorentzville
Judith’s Paarl
Troyeville
Vrededorp
Cottesloe
Doornfontein
Berea
Yeoville
Killarney
Orange Grove
Westcliff
Constitution Hill
Alternate water supply through mobile tankers is being arranged for higher lying areas, as customers in these areas will have no water or low pressure.
Further communication will advise tanker sites.
Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused and thanks customers for their patience during the outage.
[02/10, 17:38] 10 February 2022 JW Update: Recovery of Yeoville reservoir after major burst pipe:
Supply into Yeoville reservoir was impacted due a major burst pipe at Albertina Sisulu and End street, New Doornfontein.
The burst pipe has been repaired. The recovery of Yeoville reservoir will take a few days before the network is fully restored.
Affected areas include parts of:
Parktown
Spes Bona
Linksfield
Observatory
Jeppestown
Bruma
De Wetshof
Cyrildene
Forest Town
Fellside
Highlands
Kensington
Fairwood
Bezuidenhout Valley
New Doornfontein
Bertram
Lorentzville
Judith’s Paarl
Troyeville
Vrededorp
Cottesloe
Doornfontein
Berea
Yeoville
Killarney
Orange Grove
Westcliff
Constitution Hill
Alternate water supply through mobile tankers is being arranged for higher lying areas, as customers in these areas will have no water or low pressure.
Further communication will advise tanker sites.
Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused and thanks customers for their patience during the outage
[02/10, 20:13] 10 February 2022 JW Update: No water parts of Waterfall area:
Johannesburg Water acknowledges that customers in the Polofields area within Waterfall are currently experiencing a water outage.
A team is inspecting valves in the affected area.
Areas affected include:
Parts of Waterfall, specifically the Polofields area.
There is no estimated time for completion at this stage. We will continue to provide affected customers with updates on progress.
Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused.
[02/10, 21:32] 10 February 2022 JW Update: No water parts of Waterfall area:
The team has located a closed valve. Water has been restored to the affected area.
Areas affected include:
Parts of Waterfall, specifically the Polofields area.
Johannesburg Water thanks customers for their patience during the outage.
by Malehlohonolo Mohomane | Feb 9, 2022 | Interruptions 2022
[02/09, 11:33] Daily Updates: Lenasia Reservoir
Please be reminded that filling of new Lenasia High Level 15ML reservoir is on going and therefore closing of Lenaisa High Level Reservoir and Lenasia Hospital Hills reservoir between 13H00 and 17H00 will continue.
Affected areas are Zakarya Park, Lehay, Vlakfontein, Lenasia South, Migson Manor and Finetown areas. Residents of the affected areas as highlited above are urged to keep water that they will need during reservoir closures.
[02/09, 11:44] 9 February 2022 JW Update: Monitoring and Recovery of Commando system ( Hursthill, Brixton and Crosby)
Water supply from Rand Water has reached required levels from this morning. Both Crosby and Brixton reservoirs and Brixton Tower are stable at this time. Hursthill reservoir is still building capacity.
The expected improvements in reservoir levels should continue during the course of the next few days.
Alternate water supply will be focused on the Hursthill supply zone that has been negatively impacted.
Johannesburg Water urges customers to continue to reduce consumption as much as possible to assist with recovery of the system.
[02/09, 18:51] 9 February 2022 JW Update: Low pressure parts of Chartwell and Farmall:
Johannesburg Water acknowledges that customers in parts of Chartwell and Farmall are experiencing low water pressure. The team has been onsite to investigate the cause of the problem.
A faulty pressure reducing valve has lowered pressure in the area. The team will attend to the faulty prv.
We have opened an alternate supply to the affected area, which should improve water supply.
Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused
by Malehlohonolo Mohomane | Feb 8, 2022 | Uncategorised
[02/08, 10:32] 8 February 2022 JW Update:
Reoccuring burst near Msawawa settlement:
Materials are delivered to site. The team has commenced with repairs.
Alternate water supply has been arranged for affected streets. We continue to refill water tanks during the outage.
There is no estimated time for completion at this stage.
Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused.
[02/08, 10:53] 08 February 2022
Johannesburg Water Update:
City Power failures affects Johannesburg Water Operations: #Crosby, Brixton and Hursthill
08 February 2022
City Power confirmed power failure affecting Bosmont and Newclare areas, this has subsequently affected Johannesburg Water Crosby electrical mains disabling pumping from Crosby to Brixton and Hursthill reservoirs. City Power is investigating the outage and the estimated time of restoration not established yet. Residents supplied by these reservoirs will experience intermittent to no water supply.
Johannesburg Water apologises to residents for inconvenience caused.
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[02/08, 11:06] 8 February JW Update: Emergency Shutdown:
Major burst Dalton corner Cavendish, Wendywood: Marlboro reservoir outlet has been isolated as the team is responding to a major burst on the 450mm steel main.
Affected areas include parts of : Marlboro, Wendywood, Gallo Manor , Morningside, Sunninghill and Woodmead.
Estimated time for completion is 6pm.
Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused.
[02/08, 14:39] 8 February JW Update: Emergency Shutdown:
Major burst Dalton corner Cavendish, Wendywood: The team has completed repairs. Water is being restored.
We will be monitoring the work site for major leaks.
Affected areas include parts of : Marlboro, Wendywood, Gallo Manor , Morningside, Sunninghill and Woodmead.
Johannesburg Water thanks customers for their patience and understanding.
[02/08, 15:38] 08 February 2022
Johannesburg Water Update:
Electricity has been restored. We have started pumping water.
Johannesburg Water residents to continue using water sparingly as capacity starts building up.
[02/08, 15:43] 8 February 2022 JW Update: Reoccuring burst near Msawawa settlement:
The team has completed repairs and water supply is being restored to affected areas.
We continue to refill water tanks while the system recovers.
Johannesburg Water thanks customers for their patience and understanding during the duration of the water outage.
by Malehlohonolo Mohomane | Feb 7, 2022 | Interruptions 2022
[02/07, 09:39]Â 7 February 2022 JW Update:
Johannesburg Water is aware of no water complaints in the Chartwell area. Teams have been dispatched to investigate the cause of the complaints.
[02/07, 12:09]Â 7 February 2022 JW Update:
Reoccuring burst near Msawawa settlement: Johannesburg Water teams have investigated, and confirmed a reoccurance of the burst in the veld. The team is currently attending to repairs.
Alternate water supply is being arranged for affected streets.
Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused.
[02/07, 12:11] Update: 07 February 2022
JW Update: Hursthill Reservoirs
Johannesburg Water is aware of no water complaints in the Melville area. This is due to the Hursthill Reservoir being critically low. The reservoir is currently bypass, however high lying areas are still experiencing intermittent supply.
We have started with arrangements for alternative water supply for affected areas..
Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused.
[02/07, 19:43] 7 February 2022 JW Update:
Reoccuring burst near Msawawa settlement:
Water has been isolated. We are sourcing materials to complete repairs.
The repairs will commence once materials are delivered to site in the morning.
Alternate water supply has been arranged for affected streets. We continue to refill water tanks during the outage.
Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused.
[02/07, 19:50]Â 7 February 2022 JW Update:
No water parts of Craigavon, Maroeladal and Witkoppen: Due to a major burst in Elm str, water has been isolated. The team is onsite attending to repairs.
The affected areas include parts of Craigavon, Witkoppen, Maroeladal.
There is no estimated time to complete repairs at this stage.
by Malehlohonolo Mohomane | Feb 7, 2022 | Interruptions 2022
1. Suburb(s) Affected: Fleurhof
Street name: All
Date: 15 February 2022
Time: 08h00-16h00
Impact: No water
Reasons: Tie in
2. Suburb(s) Affected: Noordwyk
Street name: Various streets
Date: 15 February 2022
Time: 08h00-21h00
Impact: No water
Reasons: Tie in
Water tanks: Shell Garage Lever & Kiaat Rd, Spar Noordwyk Shopping Centre,
Sandridge Shopping Centre , Voda-world Entrance and Sagewood Primary (Curro).
We appeal to all to use water sparingly and to remind them that level one water restrictions are still in place. Watering of gardens is not allowed between 6 am and 6 pm in summer months (1 Sept to 31 March) and furthermore, it is not allowed to wash paved areas and driveway using hosepipes.
Residents are encouraged to subscribe on our website, to our SMS notification service for alerts on planned or unplanned service interruptions. More information can be obtained on twitter: @jhbwater; Facebook: Johannesburg Water and our website.
Customer service inquiries:
24 hour Hotline: 011 688 1699/ 086 056 2874
SMS line: 076 333 5052
Email: Customer@jwater.co.za
