13 June 2023 – 18:00
Customer Notice
Eskom power trip at Rand Water Palmiet pump station impacts Johannesburg Water’s systems
Pumping at Rand Water’s Palmiet pump station has resumed after an Eskom power failure affected pumping for a short duration today.
Johannesburg Water infrastructure has been impacted by reduced supply and low levels, specifically at the Alexander Park reservoir and South Hills tower. At this time, the reservoir and tower are critically low to empty.
Although pumping has resumed at Palmiet, the system is not yet at full capacity. As they bring more pumps online the capacity supplied to Johannesburg Water systems will increase.
Johannesburg Water will be arranging alternative water supply for the affected areas, Further information will be communicated as it becomes available.
Alexander Park reservoir supply zone:
Kensington, Benrose, Heriotdale, Denver, De Wetshof, The Gardens, Malvern, Cleveland, Elcedes and Wychwood.
South Hills tower supply zone:
Risana, South Hills, Tulisa Park, Steeledale, Linmeyer, Oakdene, Rosettenville and Klipriviersberg Estate.
Customers in lower lying areas may still have water, while customers in higher lying areas will experience no water.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.