[02/15, 09:23] 15 February 2022 09h15: JW Update Power Outage affecting Forest Hill Tower

The power outage was resolved last night, enabling water supply into the tower. Currently the tower is operating at normal capacity.

Affected customers in the tower zone have water restored.

Johannesburg Water thanks customers for their patience during the outage.

[02/15, 11:24] 15 February 2022 11h00: JW Update Reservoir status: Hursthill/ Brixton and Crosby

Both Brixton and Crosby reservoirs continue to be stable at this time.

The Hursthill system, is still at critically low levels. Full recovery will take a few days.

Customers in affected areas may experience low pressure or no water while the system recovers.

Affected areas include parts of:
Montgomery Park, Albertsville, Franklin Roosevelt Park, Westbury, Northcliff, Albertskroon, Greymont, Coronationville, Hursthill, Claremont, Newlands, Martindale, Triomf, Montclare, Westdene, Newclare, Delarey, Greenside, Parkview, Melville, Westcliff Auckland Park, Parkhurst, Victory Park Estate, Richmond and Rossmore.

Details on alternate water supply is advised below:

1. Westbury (Recreation Centre)

2. Westdene (Engen Garage)

3. Coronationville (Klavier Street at Old Age Home)

4. Sophiatown at the Flats

5. Brixton at Recreation center

6. Melville at Main and First Street (Shell Garage)

7. Newclare at (Cnr Dowling & Steytler)

8. Claremont at Antoinette Street

9. Claremont (Dannie Van Zyl Recreation center )

10. No 28 Riversdale Street Cnr Harmoney Street

11. Riverlea at (Recreation center)

Mobile water tankers will be available in other areas.

Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused.