Several areas in northern Johannesburg will be without water today (Tuesday) owing to a burst pipe.
Expected restoration time is between 8pm and midnight.
According to Johannesburg Water, supply across the City of Johannesburg is normal, with reservoir levels across the city in a satisfactory position excluding the below-mentioned areas:
- North Riding
- Johannesburg North
- Bloubosrand
- Kya-Sand
- Northlands Business Park (might experience low pressures)
- Needwood (Cedar Lakes, Cedar Creek & Thorn Tree)
- Maroeladal
- Witkoppen
- Chartwell
- Farmall
- Steyn City
- Cedar Creek
- Cedar Lakes
TAKE NOTE: Weltevreden Park planned water outage
Residents are reminded that level-2 water restrictions are still in place and must be adhered to. Level-2 water restrictions according to section 44 (3) of the Water Services Bylaw states that all consumers are forthwith compelled:
- a) Not to water and irrigate their gardens from 06:00 and 18:00 every day;
- b) Only hand held hosepipes or bucket/watering cans are allowed outside these hours.
Note that this is an additional requirement;
- c) Not to fill their swimming pools with municipal water; and
- d) Not to use hosepipes to wash their cars, paved areas, etc.
Water saving tips
- Don’t leave taps dripping
- Take shallow baths
- Use bathwater or grey-water to water the garden.
”We urge consumers to remain active partners in reducing the amount of water used in the City of Johannesburg, and to report any form of vandalism and theft of water infrastructure to 0800 00 25 87. Residents are encouraged to subscribe on our website, to our SMS notification service for alerts on planned or unplanned service interruptions.” said Johannesburg Water Marketing and Communications Manager, Tidimalo Chuene.
