Rand Water: Parts of Joburg to experience 50-hour water disruption next week
Rand Water will carry out critical maintenance, causing a 50-hour water supply interruption in several Johannesburg suburbs.
Johannesburg Water has confirmed that Rand Water’s 50-hour planned maintenance will impact its systems.
The maintenance is set to take place from 5:00 on Monday, 30 June until 7:00 on Wednesday, 2 July.
RAND WATER MAINTENANCE TO IMPACT SEVERAL JOHANNESBURG SYSTEMS
In May, The South African reported that Rand Water would conduct critical maintenance on its key infrastructure between May and July, resulting in major disruptions in Gauteng.
The water utility said it aims to increase capacity and improve plant availability and reliability through the maintenance, in preparation for the expected rise in supply volumes from August.
As the maintenance begins on Monday, Johannesburg Water urged residents to store water in advance since there will be no pumping during the 50-hour period. It also noted that water tankers will only be deployed after the first 24 hours.
HERE ARE THE AFFECTED SYSTEMS:
Rand Water will be replacing valves at the Zwartkojpes Station. As a result, the following systems will be affected:
- Crown Gardens
- Eagles Nest Res
- Parktown
- Berea
- Forest Hill
- Alan Manor
- Naturena
- Hector Norris Pump Station
OTHER GAUTENG AREAS AFFECTED BY THE MAINTENANCE
As previously reported, Rand Water will reduce pumping capacity at the Eikenhof, Palmiet, Mapleton, and Zwartkopjes systems during the planned maintenance. This reduction may cause low water pressure or intermittent supply in parts of Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, and Tshwane. It may also affect water supply to surrounding municipalities.
In response, the City of Ekurhuleni has called on residents and businesses to prepare in advance to reduce disruptions during this period.
The metro municipality said water tankers will be deployed to the affected areas to provide temporary relief.
“Full restoration of the water supply may take up to seven days after completion of the maintenance, and high-lying areas and those receiving supply from pumping systems will take longer to recover.”