11 March 2024

Systems Update

Soweto System
Most reservoirs affected by the Eikenhof power outage have recovered and are supplying fairly to normally. However, the Doornkop, Protea Glen, and Zondi systems are all still affected by high demand.

Sandton System
The system has recovered and continues to supply normally. Only the Bryanston tower is currently critically low as pumping was impacted by an area outage.

Central Region
• Berea reservoir: currently critically low due to high demand. Poor pressure is expected in certain parts of the supply zone.
• Alexandra Park reservoir: capacity levels have improved, and the system is now supplying normally. However, the demand on the system is high, which may impact capacity.

Commando System
• Crosby reservoir: the reservoir levels have improved but remain low; however, it is supplying fairly. Poor pressure can still be expected in certain parts.
• Hursthill 1 and 2: Although there are slight improvements on Hursthill 2, both reservoirs remain critically low. Poor pressure can still be expected in certain parts.
• Brixton reservoir and tower: both the reservoir and tower have recovered and supplying normally.

Deep South Region
• Orange Farm, Ennerdale, and Lawley reservoirs – all reservoirs improved overnight but remain low due to high demand. Poor pressure to no water can be expected in the supply zone.
• Lenasia Hospital Hill and Lenasia High Level reservoirs – all reservoirs improved overnight and are supplying fairly. Poor pressure can be expected in the supply zone.

Johannesburg Water continues to monitor all affected systems. Outlets of the critically low reservoirs will be throttled overnight to build capacity for the next day.
Alternative water supply is currently provided to affected areas.

List of affected reservoirs.

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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing