Parktown 2 and Dunkeld reservoirs struggle to meet demand due to burst pipe
Johannesburg residents are facing ongoing water supply issues as reservoir levels remain critically low, exacerbated by high demand and a burst pipe in the Houghton area.
Johannesburg residents continue to grapple with severe water shortages as reservoir levels remain dangerously low, following a burst pipe in Houghton and heightened demand across the city.
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Johannesburg Water announced that efforts to stabilise the situation, including system configuration changes overnight (September 15), have led to slight improvements at the Parktown 2 reservoir and satisfactory progress at the Berea reservoir. However, despite these measures, all three reservoirs, including the Dunkeld reservoir, remain critically low.
The water utility has warned that residents in higher-lying areas will experience poor water pressure or complete outages until further notice. The Dunkeld reservoir, in particular, continues to face severe challenges, leading to significant disruptions in supply.
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Johannesburg Water has yet to provide an estimated timeline for full restoration but continues to monitor the situation closely, implementing further configuration changes to boost capacity. In the meantime, alternative water supplies will be arranged for affected residents as needed.
For the latest updates, residents are advised to visit the Johannesburg Water website or contact customer service for assistance.
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