by l3rato | Feb 19, 2022 | Interruptions 2022
[02/19, 06:27] 19 February 2022: 6:30am
JW Update – Forest Hill Tower
JW is experiencing poor supply from Rand Water at Forest Hill and unable to pump water to the tower.
Areas supplied by the tower are affected. We are in contact with Rand Water to establish the cause.
Johannesburg Water urges residents to use water sparingly during this time.
[02/19, 07:41] 19 February 2022 7h00 JW Update: City Power maintenance at Eikenhof substation affecting water supply at RW pump station:
Dear Cllrs,
Site handed over to City Power to commence with planned maintenance.
For details on affected areas refer to the Johannesburg Water media statement dated 11 February 2022.
Johannesburg Water will provide alternate water supply to affected customers during the outage.
Details on alternate water supply is advised below:
1. Westbury (Recreation Centre)
2. Westdene (Engen Garage)
3. Coronationville (Klavier Street at Old Age Home)
4. Sophiatown at the Flats
5. Brixton at Recreation center
6. Melville at Main and First Street (Shell Garage)
7. Newclare at (Cnr Dowling & Steytler)
8. Claremont at Antoinette Street
9. Claremont (Dannie Van Zyl Recreation center )
10. No 28 Riversdale Street Cnr Harmoney Street
11. Riverlea at (Recreation center)
Mobile water tankers are available in other areas.
Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused.
[02/19, 09:05] 19 February 2022: 9:00am
JW Update – Forest Hill Tower
JW has started running pumps and will be monitoring the levels as they systems starts to recover.
Johannesburg Water urges residents to use water sparingly during this time.
[02/19, 10:55] 19 February 2022 11h00 JW Update: City Power maintenance at Eikenhof substation affecting water supply at RW pump station:
Johannesburg Water is monitoring reservoir levels. Hursthill reservoir is impacted by the outage at the pump station.
Alternate water supply has been arranged for affected areas.
Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused.
[02/19, 16:26]19 February 2022 16h30 JW Update: City Power maintenance at Eikenhof substation affecting water supply at RW pump station:
Work completed. City Power working through their control room for the process to switch on power supply.
Johannesburg Water is monitoring reservoir levels.
Alternate water supply has been arranged for affected areas.
Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused.
[02/19, 19:00] 19 February 2022:JW Update: City Power maintenance at Eikenhof substation affecting water supply at RW pump station:
Rand Water has started pumping at full load. Johannesburg Water implores patience as systems starts building up.
Alternate water supply is being provided in affected areas.
Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused.
[02/20, 09:36] 20 February 2022:JW Update: City Power maintenance at Eikenhof substation affecting water supply at RW pump station.
The supply from Eikenhof pump station has increased, which is assisting with the recovery of the Commando system (Brixton/ Hursthill/ Crosby reservoirs).
Alternate water supply is focused on the Hursthill supply zone that has been negatively impacted.
Johannesburg Water urges customers to continue to reduce consumption as much as possible to assist with recovery of the system.
by l3rato | Feb 17, 2022 | Interruptions 2022
Please take note that the Lenasia High level reservoir contractor is experiencing some challenges with some of the fittings due to material differences between the existing pipe material which is AC and the connecting pipe which is steel pipe and that created delays. The anticipation is that connection should be done by midday today. We will continue to fill tanks this morning in Zakarya Park, Lenasia ext 1, Vlakfontein, Hospital Hills and have roaming tank in Lehae.
We appeal to all to use water sparingly and to remind them that level one water restrictions are still in place. Watering of gardens is not allowed between 6 am and 6 pm in summer months (1 Sept to 31 March) and furthermore, it is not allowed to wash paved areas and driveway using hosepipes.
Residents are encouraged to subscribe on our website, to our SMS notification service for alerts on planned or unplanned service interruptions. More information can be obtained on twitter: @jhbwater; Facebook: Johannesburg Water and our website.
Customer service inquiries:
24 hour Hotline: 011 688 1699/ 086 056 2874
SMS line: 076 333 5052
Email: Customer@jwater.co.za
by l3rato | Feb 15, 2022 | Interruptions 2022
[02/15, 09:23] 15 February 2022 09h15: JW Update Power Outage affecting Forest Hill Tower
The power outage was resolved last night, enabling water supply into the tower. Currently the tower is operating at normal capacity.
Affected customers in the tower zone have water restored.
Johannesburg Water thanks customers for their patience during the outage.
[02/15, 11:24] 15 February 2022 11h00: JW Update Reservoir status: Hursthill/ Brixton and Crosby
Both Brixton and Crosby reservoirs continue to be stable at this time.
The Hursthill system, is still at critically low levels. Full recovery will take a few days.
Customers in affected areas may experience low pressure or no water while the system recovers.
Affected areas include parts of:
Montgomery Park, Albertsville, Franklin Roosevelt Park, Westbury, Northcliff, Albertskroon, Greymont, Coronationville, Hursthill, Claremont, Newlands, Martindale, Triomf, Montclare, Westdene, Newclare, Delarey, Greenside, Parkview, Melville, Westcliff Auckland Park, Parkhurst, Victory Park Estate, Richmond and Rossmore.
Details on alternate water supply is advised below:
1. Westbury (Recreation Centre)
2. Westdene (Engen Garage)
3. Coronationville (Klavier Street at Old Age Home)
4. Sophiatown at the Flats
5. Brixton at Recreation center
6. Melville at Main and First Street (Shell Garage)
7. Newclare at (Cnr Dowling & Steytler)
8. Claremont at Antoinette Street
9. Claremont (Dannie Van Zyl Recreation center )
10. No 28 Riversdale Street Cnr Harmoney Street
11. Riverlea at (Recreation center)
Mobile water tankers will be available in other areas.
Johannesburg Water apologises to customers for the inconvenience caused.
by l3rato | Feb 15, 2022 | Interruptions 2022
1. Suburb(s) Affected: Blue Hills Ext 8, 9 ,11 and 12
Street name: Village, Mopani, Huntsman, Arena, Swift, Jacana Dr, Batis, Bunting Dr, Protea Road, Starling, Robin, Rodeo, Gallops, Blue Hills Blvd and Hornbill close
Date: 22 February 2022
Time: 09h00-18h00
Impact: No water
Reasons: Tie in
Water tanks: Tie-in of new infrastructure
2. Suburb(s) Affected: Bheki Mlangeni hospital, Jabulani Mall, Jabulani Hostel, All Jabulani Flats, Moletsane and Jabulani, Molapo, White City Jabavu, Mofolo south, Phiri, Senaoane, Mapetla.
Date: 22 February 2022 @ 16h00 – 23 February 2022 @ 02:00
Impact: No water
Reasons: Installation of blank flanges on existing bypass 780mm and 460mm steel pipeline to allow working on the bypass pipeline without disruptions
Water tanks: Depot will organise mobile and stationary water tankers assist the community
We appeal to all to use water sparingly and to remind them that level one water restrictions are still in place. Watering of gardens is not allowed between 6 am and 6 pm in summer months (1 Sept to 31 March) and furthermore, it is not allowed to wash paved areas and driveway using hosepipes.
Residents are encouraged to subscribe on our website, to our SMS notification service for alerts on planned or unplanned service interruptions. More information can be obtained on twitter: @jhbwater; Facebook: Johannesburg Water and our website.
Customer service inquiries:
24 hour Hotline: 011 688 1699/ 086 056 2874
SMS line: 076 333 5052
Email: Customer@jwater.co.za
by l3rato | Feb 15, 2022 | Interruptions 2022
Hursthill/ Brixton and Crosby Reservoirs
Please kindly note that both Brixton and Crosby reservoirs continue to be stable at this time. The Hursthill system is still at critically low levels. Full recovery will take a few days. Customers in affected areas may experience low pressure or no water while the system recovers.
Affected areas are:
Montgomery Park, Albertsville, Franklin Roosevelt Park, Westbury, Northcliff, Albertskroon, Greymont, Coronationville, Hursthill, Claremont, Newlands, Martindale, Triomf, Montclare, Westdene, Newclare, Delarey, Greenside, Parkview, Melville, Westcliff Auckland Park, Parkhurst, Victory Park Estate, Richmond and Rossmore.
Water tankers are placed at the following areas:
1. Westbury (Recreation Centre)
2. Westdene (Engen Garage)
3. Coronationville (Klavier Street at Old Age Home)
4. Sophiatown at the Flats
5. Brixton at Recreation center
6. Melville at Main and First Street (Shell Garage)
7. Newclare at (Cnr Dowling & Steytler)
8. Claremont at Antoinette Street
9. Claremont (Dannie Van Zyl Recreation center )
10. No 28 Riversdale Street Cnr Harmoney Street
11. Riverlea at (Recreation center)
Mobile water tankers will be available in other areas.
We appeal to all to use water sparingly and to remind them that level one water restrictions are still in place. Watering of gardens is not allowed between 6 am and 6 pm in summer months (1 Sept to 31 March) and furthermore, it is not allowed to wash paved areas and driveway using hosepipes.
Residents are encouraged to subscribe on our website, to our SMS notification service for alerts on planned or unplanned service interruptions. More information can be obtained on twitter: @jhbwater; Facebook: Johannesburg Water and our website.
Customer service inquiries:
24 hour Hotline: 011 688 1699/ 086 056 2874
SMS line: 076 333 5052
Email: Customer@jwater.co.za
