Joburg Water has confirmed that technical teams are on the ground in Bromhof, Randpark Ridge, and Boksruin, working to repair the cause behind the ongoing water shortages.

Spokesperson for the entity, Nombuso Shabalala, shared that homes are experiencing low or no water pressure.In Bromhof, Pelikaan Street, Kelly Road and Dwars Street are affected, while in Randpark residents in Karee Street, Ouhoud Place, Essenhout Drive and Katdoring Street are experiencing shortages.

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In Boskruin, Lesley Road and Boschkop Street are affected. “Johannesburg Water apologises for any inconvenience and disruption this may cause and appreciates your patience during this period,” he said. Ward 134 councillor Devon Steenkamp said that it has been a frustrating period for the residents.

He said that Joburg Water has informed him that the reason why these areas have been experiencing issues is that they’ve identified that a large bulk supply line from the Boschkop reservoir has a leak in it, and that’s causing supply issues to these areas.“They say that they’re working with the Roodepoort depot to see when they are going to be doing repairs.

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They’ve been focusing only on the areas where they are experiencing low water pressure and no water supply. “They only found out yesterday that they need to look where the actual leak was that was causing the supply issues.

It’s frustrating that it took so long for them to figure it out.”Joburg Water promised to provide updates on the situation.

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