Johannesburg Water has confirmed that its team are unable to locate the reported recurring major water leak in Boskruin.

Water has been gushing from an underground pipe, creating a pond next to a resident’s fence for months. It has been reported and escalated by the ward councillor and residents several times.

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Entity spokesperson Nombuso Shabalala said that the matter remains under review, and any additional information or precise location details provided will assist in verifying and addressing the concern promptly.

“A technical team was dispatched; however, the team was unable to locate the reported leak on site. Further investigation will be prioritised once more precise location details are provided. At this stage, the root cause cannot be conclusively determined, as the reported leak could not be located during the site inspection. A detailed assessment will be conducted once the exact location of the leak is identified.”

She added that as soon as the leak is located, repair work will be initiated without delay. The entity is committed to implementing a permanent and sustainable solution to ensure the issue is fully resolved and does not recur.

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Despite water pumping out of the pipe for months, there is currently no impact on water supply or water pressure in the surrounding areas.

“The service remains stable and unaffected at this stage, with continuous monitoring in place to ensure ongoing reliability,” said Shabalala.

“Upon locating the source of the leak, the accumulated water will be drained, and the area will be fully reinstated to mitigate any health and safety risks.”

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