7 November 2023 – 19:00
Sandton systems
All Sandton systems, including the reservoirs, towers, and direct feeds, continue to improve and are supplying normally.
Rabie Ridge reservoir and tower
Although the reservoir maintained stability during the day, it remains low, while the tower level is now critically low. The reservoir will be throttled overnight to build capacity.
Linden 1 tower
The tower is stable and supplying normally.
Alexander Park reservoir
Continues to supply normally, however, Johannesburg Water has noted low levels and will throttle the system overnight to build capacity.
Commando System
• Brixton reservoir and tower: Both systems are stable and supplying normally.
• Hursthill 1 and 2 reservoirs: Both reservoirs are critically low. Poor pressure is expected in the supply zones. Outlets will be closed overnight to build capacity for Wednesday.
• Crosby reservoir: The reservoir continues to supply in bypass mode and is critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.
The following reservoirs will be throttled to 90% overnight to retain water and build capacity for Wednesday:
• Brixton
• Hursthill 2
• Rabie Ridge
• Diepsloot
• Chiawelo
• Alexander Park
Customers supplied by the abovementioned reservoirs may experience poor pressure to no flow. Alternative water supply has been arranged for the affected areas.
Residents are requested to observe level-1 water restrictions which are implemented
from 1 September to 31 March. These restrictions prohibit the use of hosepipes to
water gardens, wash cars, clean driveways, as well as fill up swimming pools and
water features between 06:00 and 18:00. Instead, the use of greywater is encouraged.
This is to ensure that systems are kept stable throughout the coming months. We urge
residents to report any form of vandalism and theft of water infrastructure to 0800 00
25 87.
Ends
Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing
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