by Teboho | Dec 2, 2024 | Customer Notice
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.
by Teboho | Nov 14, 2024 | Media Statements 2024
14 November 2024
STRICTLY UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 15 NOVEMBER AT 09:00
Media Statement
Johannesburg Water to continue operations on illegal water connections in Emndeni, Soweto
Johannesburg Water will proceed with its planned operation to disconnect illegal water connections in Emndeni, Soweto (Region D) on Friday, 15 November 2024. This follows a similar operation in the Phumla Mqashi area on Tuesday, 13 November.
The operation is part of Johannesburg Water’s ongoing efforts to address the challenges posed by unauthorised connections, which undermine the integrity of the city’s water network and contribute to water wastage.
Given the potential risks associated with this operation, including possible community resistance and unrest among affected residents, Johannesburg Water is reviewing security measures to ensure the safety of employees and the success of the operation.
To support these efforts, Johannesburg Water Security, along with the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD), South African Police Service (SAPS), and Public Order Policing Services (POPS), will be on standby.
These precautions are in place to ensure a safe, effective operation while addressing the critical issue of illegal water connections.
The meeting point will be Avalon Prepayment Depot, 1 Calendula Road, Klipspruit West (opposite the Pikitup Depot) at 09:00.
For media queries, contact Nombuso Shabalala on 083 604 4072.
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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
by Teboho | Nov 13, 2024 | Media Statements 2024
Media Release
For Immediate Release
13 November 2024
Johannesburg Water confirms that the Constitutional Court precinct has no water supply challenges
Johannesburg Water has learned of a media statement sent from the Office of the Chief Justice about water operations hampering the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) from 1 November 2024
Johannesburg Water confirms that they have been in constant contact with the maintenance personnel from the ConCourt. The Office of the Executive Mayor together with Johannesburg Water JW visited the Concourt today to establish the information contained in the statement.
The City of Johannesburg team met the facility and operation manager who confirmed that the Joburg Water team has been available to provide assistance where there are supply challenges in the system.
They further confirmed that there is piped water currently and there are no supply challenges.
Furthermore, Johannesburg Water and the ConCourt have established an operational arrangement to escalate any water related issue or for assistance as and when required. As such there has been no request for assistance with water tanking. Johannesburg Water has a good working relationship with the maintenance department of the constitutional court and when there is a requirement or request for alternative water supply, the Johannesburg Water Onsite Inspector has always been available to the court.
The Johannesburg Water Onsite Inspector and the management of the Southdale Depot have consistently been available to the court, when there is a need or request for alternative water supply.
Accordingly, the cordial relationship between Councourt and Joburg Water is officially confirmed by a number of appreciation correspondences received by Joburg Water from the Office of the Chief Justice.
Johannesburg Water and by extension the City of Johannesburg, maintains a positive working relationship with the ConCourt, however we remain concerned by the correspondence that is causing a panic when there established dedicated platform to the Concourt so that the business of this important continues seamlessly.
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Enquiries: Chris Vondo
Spokesperson for the Executive Mayor
Contact details: 079 851 9908 or email mediaqueries@joburg.org.za
by Teboho | Nov 12, 2024 | Media Statements 2024
12 November 2024 – 16:00
Media Statement
Johannesburg Water halts illegal connection operation in Lenasia as residents retaliate
Johannesburg Water had to call off a planned disconnection operation shortly after it began this morning in Phumla Mqashi informal settlement, in Lenasia South.
This operation was part of the Entity’s ongoing efforts to address the substantial challenges posed by unauthorised connections to the city’s water network, which are also a major contributor to water losses, and escalating the non-revenue water.
Johannesburg Water was accompanied by JMPD officials. However, the operation was met with hostility and was abandoned shortly after it began. Community members mobilised and a stand-off ensued between JPMPD and community members, who blocked off the two main entrances into the area the disconnections were taking place.
Residents then threw rocks at Johannesburg Water and JMPD officials, who used rubber bullets to disperse the angry crowd. The operation was subsequently called off.
Protestors also barricaded a section of the Golden Highway between Wimbledon and Sheffield Street in Lenasia South and Phumla Mqashi.
Phumla Mqashi, an area without a formal water supply infrastructure, was initially served by water tanks to meet residents’ needs. However, due to ongoing land invasions and subsequent illegal water connections, these tanks were vandalised, leading to increased strain on the local water supply network.
Johannesburg Water’s Operations team will discuss a way forward regarding implementing disconnections following the incident, as well as restoring water tank services in the area to assist in maintaining basic services for the community.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
