Joburg warns of 54-hour water cuts due to major Rand Water shutdown

Johannesburg Water advises all residents of the City of Johannesburg that Rand Water which is our main bulk water supplier is planning a major shutdown that will affect all our reservoirs and towers in terms of water supply for 54 hours from June 24, 2019.
The shutdown is on the B11 pipeline to install a 2500mm Butterfly valve from Lethabo to Vereeniging pumping station and this will result in the limited water supply to all Rand Water customers.

#B11pipeshutdown
SHUTDOWN OF B11 PIPELINE
Technicians will be installing a 2500mm valve at Vereeniging Pumping Station to achieve interconnection between the new B19 and B11 pipeline. [LE]

— Rand Water (@Rand_Water) June 14, 2019

Please note that this does not necessarily mean that there will be no water during the 54 hours shutdown period, however, due to the extremely long hours, some of the areas may experience a shortage of water or low pressure.

#B11pipeshutdown
We do not envisage any loss of water supply during the shutdown. However, due to the duration of the shutdown, certain areas may experience a shortage of water or low water flows. [LE]

— Rand Water (@Rand_Water) June 14, 2019

Johannesburg Water appeals to all residents of the City of Johannesburg to use water sparingly during the shutdown in order to avoid a complete no-water situation and reminds all that that level 1 water restrictions are still in place.

#B11pipeshutdown
The following municipal customers have been advised of the shutdown;@CityofJoburgZA, @MogaleCityIDP. Rand West Local Municipality, Merafong City Local Municipality, @EmfuleniLM, @RustenburgLM, and @Metsimaholo. [LE]

— Rand Water (@Rand_Water) June 14, 2019

The shutdown will also affect a number of municipalities across the Gauteng Province.

Report all leaks to the Call Center on 011 375 5555.