Rand Water maintenance to disrupt Johannesburg Water supply on July 17
Residents in multiple Johannesburg suburbs urged to store water ahead of low pressure and possible outages as bulk supplier carries out essential infrastructure work.
Johannesburg Water customers are being reminded to prepare for potential water disruptions on July 17, when Rand Water undertakes its phase 2 planned maintenance.
The 12-hour maintenance window is scheduled from 07:00 to 19:00. This will involve essential electrical work by Eskom at the Zuikerbosch substation along with other critical upgrades. The work will reduce pumping capacity into several Johannesburg Water systems, leading to low water pressure or intermittent supply in affected areas during the maintenance period.
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Affected Johannesburg Water systems include Sandton, Midrand, Linksfield, South Hills, Crown Gardens, Commando, which encompasses Brixton, Crosby, and Hursthill, Randburg, Roodepoort, Soweto, and Lenasia.
Residents supplied by these systems should expect low pressure for the duration of the 12-hour maintenance. Johannesburg Water has urged customers to use water sparingly during this time.
Full recovery of the network is not expected immediately after maintenance ends. Reservoirs will need time to refill, with system stabilisation potentially taking several days depending on demand.
The city will provide alternative water supply through tankers where necessary, with priority given to schools, clinics, and old-age homes. Further details on tanker locations will be communicated closer to the date via official channels and ward councillors.
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Residents should store enough water for essential household needs in clean containers with tight-fitting lids and keep stored water in a cool, dark place. Water should be used sparingly for cooking, drinking, and hygiene while avoiding non-essential use, such as garden irrigation or car washing, during the period.
Rand Water’s maintenance forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the region’s bulk water infrastructure for long-term reliability.
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