No water in Johannesburg? Here’s what you need to know
Joburg Water is investigating widespread water disruptions affecting multiple suburbs across Johannesburg.
Joburg Water has issued an urgent notice regarding low water pressure or complete lack of water affecting several areas across Johannesburg. The affected suburbs include:
• Houghton Estate and Houghton
• Killarney
• Saxonwold, Parkwood, and Rosebank
• Melrose, Norwood, Dunkeld, and Parktown North
• Birdhaven, Atholl Oaklands, and Westcliff
• Parkview, Forest Town, and parts of Hyde Park
• Dunkeld West, Riviera and parts of Illovo
• Parkhurst, Craighall, and Craighall Park.
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According to Jobrug Water, a team had been dispatched to investigate the cause of this widespread issue. Residents are advised to remain patient as the team works to restore water supply as quickly as possible.
Spokesperson Nombuso Shabalala confirmed that a 750 mm water pipe burst at 1 Second Avenue and West Street in Houghton Estate. “This resulted in the Parktown 1 and 2 Reservoirs being isolated to drain the network and conduct repairs. Residents experienced low pressure to no water, especially in high-lying areas,” she explained.
While the pipe was repaired yesterday, some areas are still experiencing poor pressure or no water. Joburg Water teams are currently on-site investigating the ongoing issues to ensure full restoration of supply.
Residents are advised to conserve water and stay updated through Joburg Water’s official channels.
For updates, residents are encouraged to monitor Joburg Water’s official communication channels or contact their regional office for more information.
If you are in one of the affected areas, conserve any available water, and consider making alternative arrangements if necessary.
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Update:
The repairs are done and water has been restored.
The following areas are affected:
Houghton estate Houghton, killarney, Saxonwold, Parkwood, Rosebank, Melrose, Norwood, Dunkeld, Parktown north, Birdhaven, Athol Aoklands, westcliff, Parkview, Forest town, Part of Hyde Park, Dunkeld west, Riviera, Part of Illovo and Parkhurst, Craighall, Dunkeld and Craighall Park.
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