Delays of water supply recovery caused by vandalism at our reservoirs

by Teboho | Jun 1, 2021 | archive, Media Statement

Rand Water our bulk water supplier , informed us at around 6:00am this morning that there was a vandalism incident on a valve situated on the Bulk Water Supply Line feeding our Corriemore and Fairlands reservoirs, leading to no water in Northcliff, Fairlands, Berario, Blackheath, Valeriedene, Quellerina and parts of Weltevreden Park . Rand Water managed to isolate downstream of the Commando meter.

We currently do not have the estimated time of completion from Rand Water as they’re currently draining the line to assess the damage. We will continue with alternative water supply provision at the Rahima Moosa and Helen Joseph Hospitals, we will also start the process to roll out tanks to schools and affected communities throughout the day. We can also confirm that the bulk supply to our Brixton, Crosby and Hursthill reservoirs continues to recover.

Johannesburg Water pleads with residents for patience during this time and will continue to communicate updates throughout the day.

ENDS
Issued by Johannesburg Water
Stakeholder Relations and Communications Department

Johannesburg Water exploring interventions in resolving water supply shortages in Region B & F

by Teboho | May 28, 2021 | archive, Media Statement

28 May 2021

Johannesburg Water exploring interventions in resolving water supply shortages in Region B & F

Johannesburg Water management together with the MMC for EISD Councillor Mpho Moerane , met for an oversight meeting with councillors affected by the Hursthill reservoir water supply shortages. The JW technical team took the opportunity to explain to the Councillors of the wards of the interventions currently underway in resolving these water challenges.

The entity is aware that currently areas supplied from the reservoir do not have water due to insufficient bulk supply coming in to the reservoir not to meet demand of supply in the area. We are constantly engaging with our bulk water supplier Rand Water to find solutions to the low inflow levels. Rand Water has undertaken to explore a few technical options to try and resolve the problem and improve supply from their side, one of the things that they will be doing is to do maintenance of their reflux valve and to see if we can take it offline. Rand Water will also be confirming cross connections between their and JW systems to see if all the water that is supposed to be coming into the reservoir is coming in.

Johannesburg Water is committed to ensure that this problem is resolved as soon as it is possible

We thank all affected residence for their patience during this time.

Up to date information can be found on our social media pages

ENDS
Issued by Johannesburg Water
Stakeholder Relations and Communications Department

Water challenges in #Hursthill #Brixton and #Crosby

by Teboho | May 23, 2021 | archive, Media Statement

Hursthill reservoir

by Teboho | May 19, 2021 | archive, Media Statement

19 May 2021

#Hursthill reservoir

Johannesburg Water is experiencing water supply challenges into the Hursthill reservoir. Currently the reservoir is sitting at very low levels and not able to meet demand. We are currently engaging with Rand Water , our bulk water supplier to try and mitigate the challenges to get the inflow of water into the reservoir back to above average levels.

Affected areas:

o Montgomery Park
o Albertville
o Franklin Roosevelt Park
o Westbury
o Northcliff Ext.21
o Albertskroon
o Greymont
o Northcliff Ext.32
o Coronationville
o Hurst Hill
o Claremont
o Newlands
o Martindale
o Triomf
o Montclare
o Westdene
o Northcliff
o Newclare
o Greymont Ext.1
o Delarey
o Montgomery Park
o Albertville
o Franklin Roosevelt Park Ext.1
o Parkview Ext.1
o Melville Ext.1
o Greenside Ext.2
o Richmond Ext.1
o Parktown Ext
o Parktown Ext.3
o West Cliff Ext
o Emmarentia
o West Cliff Ext.3
o Hurst Hill
o Auckland Park
o Rossmore
o Melville Ext.2
o Richmond
o Melville Ext.3
o Westdene
o Greenside Ext.6
o Greenside Ext.4
o Greenside Ext.5
o Victory Park Estate S.H.
o Parkview
o West Cliff
o Greenside
o Emmarentia Ext.1
o Greenside Ext
o Parktown
o Melville
o Parkhurst

We apologise to the affected residents for the inconvenience caused. Updated information will be made available on our social media pages.

ENDS
Issued by Johannesburg Water
Stakeholder Relations and Communications Department
Eleanor Mavimbela
Eleanor.mavimbela@jwater.co.za
0713136327