Emergency cleaning underway at Crown Gardens reservoir
Contaminated water from the reservoir did not at any point reach the network to get to the residents' taps.
Johannesburg Water (JW) discovered that the Crown Gardens reservoir was contaminated when it was refilled after completion of the scheduled maintenance work done on June 30.
Areas affected are parts of Crown Gardens, Robertsham, Winchester Hills, Turffontein, Ormonde and Ridgeway.
Eleanor Mavimbela, from JW stakeholder relations and communications department, said the team has emptied the reservoir and residents can be assured that the water from the reservoir did not at any point reach their taps.
“The entity has mobilised a service provider to start with the emergency cleaning process of the reservoir that we estimate should be completed within the next 48 hours.
“Water will be tested to ensure that it is safe to drink before it is put in the system.
“Water tankers will be distributed to the affected areas in the interim as a form of alternative water supply. We do apologise to all residents affected for the inconvenience caused. The safety and quality of water we provide is a priority to us,” she said.
