1 August 2024 – 12:00
Systems Update
Rand Water Palmiet Pump Station maintenance
Rand Water Palmiet Pump Station maintenance has been completed and the station is now pumping at full load (100%).
However, Johannesburg Water systems have declined, and some are empty. The recovery of the systems will not be immediate, and some reservoirs and towers will recover within a week, while some will take longer.
Johannesburg Water is monitoring all systems supplied from the Palmiet Pump Station and is implementing necessary interventions to facilitate timeous recovery and reduce impact to customers. The following systems are recovering:
South Hills Tower
The tower is supplying normally; however, it may be affected by poor supply as the demand is increasing. Airlocks on the bulk supply are being addressed.
Alexander Park Reservoir
The reservoir improved overnight and is supplying fairly. However, the demand remains high and mostly exceeds available supply. The outlet will be closed overnight to build capacity.
Randjieslaagte and Linksfield reservoirs
Both reservoirs have improved and are supplying fairly. Poor pressure may be experienced by customers in high-lying areas.
Sandton System
The Sandton system’s reservoirs and towers are low and declining due to poor incoming supply. A combination of poor pressure to no water is expected in certain parts of the supply zones. The Entity is monitoring the system and is putting necessary interventions to facilitate equitable distribution.
•Bryanston Reservoir and Tower: Both the reservoir and tower have declined but are supplying fairly.
•Linbro Park, Morningside and Marlboro reservoirs: All reservoirs declined but are supplying fairly. Johannesburg Water is monitoring the situation.
•Illovo Reservoir and Tower: The reservoir is critically low while the tower is empty. Poor pressure to no water is expected in both reservoir and tower zones. Johannesburg Water is monitoring and putting necessary interventions to facilitate the recovery of the reservoir and tower.
The Sandton direct feeds have improved and are supplying fairly.
Midrand system
The reservoirs and towers in the Midrand system are declining due to poor incoming supply, and customers will be affected by poor pressure to no water.
•President Park Reservoirs and Tower: The reservoir is critically low and poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone; while the tower is on bypass mode and is affected by poor pressure to no water.
•Rabie Ridge Reservoir and Tower: The reservoir improved overnight and is supplying fairly, while the tower is constrained. A combination of poor pressure to no water is expected in high-lying areas of the tower zone.
•E-Rand Reservoir and Tower: The reservoir is low and declining due to poor supply. Poor pressure may occur in high-lying areas of the supply zone. The tower is on bypass and may be affected by poor pressure to no water. Johannesburg Water is monitoring and putting necessary interventions to facilitate recovery of both systems.
•Grand Central Reservoir and Tower: The reservoir is low and declining due to poor supply. Poor pressure may occur in high-lying areas of the supply zone. The tower is empty, and no water is expected. Pumping will resume once the reservoir level improves adequately. The Entity is monitoring and putting necessary interventions to facilitate recovery of both systems.
Johannesburg Water continues providing alternative water for affected areas.
Ends
Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.