Water shut off in Randburg due to emergency pipeline repairs
Residents are asked to be patient as urgent repairs are carried out on a critical water pipeline
Many residents in Randburg may be experiencing water shortages because of an urgent repair on a major water pipeline. Rand Water had to shut down part of its system to fix a broken pipe, which means water supply from the Eikenhof pump station has been temporarily stopped. As a result, some homes and businesses are dealing with little to no water or very low pressure.
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Rand Water has warned the community that this disruption may last for a while as they work to get things back to normal. The team is working closely with Johannesburg Water to find ways to support residents during this time, including alternative water arrangements.
In a live update, Sifo Masai, Group Chief Executive of Rand Water, shared what’s happening from Soweto, where a major pipe burst has caused the situation. “We’ve been trying since yesterday to close all 13 valves feeding into the burst pipe, but it’s a tough job because of the high pressure in the line,” he explained. “We’re doing our best to reduce that pressure from our Eikenhof pump station so we can fix the pipe. It might affect other areas temporarily, but it’s the only way to get things sorted.”
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@caxtonjoburgnorth 🚨 Water supply update from Randwater 🚨 A high-pressure pipe burst outside Soweto is causing disruptions. Our team is working tirelessly to fix it, thank you for your patience! 💧 WaterUpdate Rainwater Johannesburg
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He reassured residents that contractors and technicians are working long hours to fix the problem as quickly as possible. “We ask everyone to please be patient and understanding, we’re doing everything we can to restore your water supply soon.”
Johannesburg Water and Rand Water are asking residents in Randburg to stay tuned for updates and to prepare for possible water shortages over the next few hours. They’re also working on arrangements to help support those most affected.
Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
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