5 January 2026 – 15:00
Media Statement
Johannesburg Water is ready for the final phase of Rand Water maintenance
Johannesburg Water has confirmed its full operational readiness for the final phase of Rand Water’s scheduled maintenance programme, aimed at improving the reliability and sustainability of the bulk water supply system.
The third and final leg of Rand Water’s planned maintenance on their systems is scheduled to take place from 6 January 2026 at 04:00 until 8 January 2026at 08:00.
This last step of the maintenance forms part of Rand Water’s long-term infrastructure investment programme and is designed to strengthen system capacity, reduce unplanned outages, and enhance water security across Gauteng.
The Johannesburg Water systems expected to be impacted during this phase include:
- Meadowlands Reservoir and Direct Feeds: Meadowlands (all zones & extensions), Tshepo Themba, Dube, Central Western Jabavu & Ext. 1, Mofolo Central & North, Orlando West, Zondi, and Mmesi Park.
- Doornkop Reservoir and Direct Feeds: Dobsonville Gardens, Dobsonville (all extensions), Lufhereng (all extensions), Protea City, Protea Glen (all extensions), Thulani (all extensions), Doornkop(all extensions), Green Village, Slovoville (all extensions), Tshepisong(all extensions), and Leratong Village.
- Bramfischerville Reservoir 1&2 and Direct Feeds: Braamfischerville (all extensions), Mmesi Park, Durban Deep, Sol Plaatjies, and Goudrand.
- Roodepoort Deep: Hamberg, Rand Leases (all extensions), Discovery Ext. 9, Georginia, Roodepoort, and Creswell Park.
- Fleurhof Reservoir: Lea Glen, Fleurhof (all extensions).
Due to the interconnected nature of the systems, a secondary impact may occur in the other neighbouring areas.
During maintenance, the volume of bulk water supplied to JohannesburgWater’s network will be significantly reduced. As a result, affected reservoirs will gradually deplete, and residents may experience low water pressure or no water.
Johannesburg Water has implemented comprehensive preparedness measures to minimise the impact of the maintenance on residents and businesses. “The City of Johannesburg, in collaboration with Johannesburg Water and RandWater, has implemented extensive operational and contingency plans to reduce the impact of this maintenance. Reservoir levels have been managed in advance, response teams are on standby, and alternative water will be supplied to affected communities through stationary and roaming tankers during both the maintenance and recovery periods. We assure residents that communication is a priority,” says City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Mr Dada Morero.
“The City and Johannesburg Water will provide regular updates through councillors, official platforms, and customer notices to ensure communities receive accurate and timely information. We acknowledge the inconvenience this maintenance will cause to households, businesses, and institutions across Johannesburg. However, this work is essential to safeguarding the City’s long-term water security. We will continue to work with Rand Water and key stakeholders to manage this maintenance, prioritising our residents’ interests.
” After maintenance ends and pumping resumes on 8 January 2026, JohannesburgWater’s infrastructure will require at least 3 – 5 days to fully recover. Although direct feeds are the first to lose water, they are, however, the first to recover when pumping resumes.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing