Joburg Water announces water restrictions Rand Water systems maintenance

Johannesburg Water (JW) has announced that parts of Johannesburg will have restricted water access as Rand Water begins another infrastructure maintenance project. The announcement comes hot on the heels of a heatwave warning from the South African Weather Service.

Rand Water recently completed the J10 pipeline repair and has announced that as part of its efforts to ensure greater efficiency and reliability of the system, it will embark on planned maintenance.

According to JW, the maintenance project is designed to repair and enhance older engine rooms at Eikenhof’s pump station. Rand Water has stated that the maintenance was scheduled for December, as demand is usually lower due to school and business closures during the festive season.

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JW has assured customers that despite water restrictions in some parts of Johannesburg, alternative water supply will be made available through roaming trucks to all affected areas. The organisation has advised residents to store water for drinking.

The Eikenhof system will be pumping water at 20%  from December 13 to December 16. Residents have been warned to expect low water pressure to no water for 86 hours. Areas affected include Randburg, Roodepoort, Soweto, Johannesburg Central, and Commando.

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The Zwartkopjes system will also have reduced water pumping with low water pressure and no water expected. Affected areas include Orlando East, Aeroton, Crown Gardens, Naturena, Alan Manor, Eagles Nest, Forrest Hill, Hector Norris, Berea, and Parktown.

JW will provide regular updates on the progress of the Rand Water maintenance.

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