by l3rato | Dec 14, 2023 | Systems Updates 2023
14 December 2023 – 14:45
Systems Update
Rabie Ridge reservoir and tower
The Rabie Ridge reservoir levels have improved since Wednesday, but the reservoir is still experiencing high demand and low water levels. The system continues to supply at 30% while the tower remains on bypass mode. Johannesburg Water will monitor the system.
Alexander Park reservoir
The Alexander Park reservoir made slight improvements overnight and the supply is normal. However, there is high demand on the system. The outlet will be closed overnight to build capacity for Friday.
Eagles Nest reservoir
Although the Eagles Nest reservoir made some gains overnight, the system is still critically low due to increasing demand and poor supply pressure. Low pressure is expected in the supply zone, especially high-lying areas; however, the system has been reconfigured to boost supply.
Sandton system update
For the past three days, most of the Sandton systems have been making steady improvement, which is the result of the daily mitigation strategies Johannesburg Water teams have implemented. Most of the reservoirs are supplying normally and the Entity will continue monitoring the systems. As a mitigation strategy the following reservoirs will be throttled to 90% overnight to retain water and build capacity. The overnight throttling is scheduled to begin at 21:00 and conclude in the morning at 04:00. Some areas may still encounter low water pressure while the system recovers.
• Illovo reservoir
• Bryanston reservoir
• Morningside reservoir
Soweto Systems
The Soweto systems continue to maintain stability overnight and throughout the day, however, they will be affected by overnight throttling (reducing pressure and flow). The bulk supply remains restricted as a Water Demand management strategy. The Zondi reservoir supply is currently at 60%, while the Power Park reservoir supply is at 50%. Areas fed by the Zondi reservoir, Doornkop reservoir and Power Park reservoir are affected by low pressure, while high-lying areas are affected by no water. Bramfischerville is supplying at 50%, and poor pressure to no water is expected most parts of the area. Customers in phases 7 and 9 will experience poor pressure to no water. Certain areas supplied by the Protea Glen tower and direct feeds are experiencing poor pressure to no water.
Commando System
• Brixton reservoir: The reservoir continues to be stable and is supplying normally.
• Brixton tower: The tower levels dropped slightly overnight. It is however, supplying normally.
• Hursthill 1 and 2 reservoirs: Hursthill 1 made some gains overnight, while Hursthill 2 remained the same. Both reservoir levels are low and poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zones. The outlets to both reservoirs are fully opened. Hursthill 1 reservoir has been configured to boost supply while Hursthill reservoir will be closed overnight to build capacity for tomorrow.
• Crosby reservoir: The reservoir made slight improvements overnight, however, it continues to be low but supplying normally.
The following reservoirs will either be closed or throttled to 90% overnight to retain water and build capacity:
• Soweto: Freedom Park, Doornkop West, Power Park, Orlando East, and Zondi
• Commando: Brixton, Hursthill 2
• Crown Gardens
• Alexandra Park (closed)
• Midrand: Rabie Ridge, Grand Central, President Park, Erand, and Diepsloot
The Randjieslaagte and Berea reservoirs may be throttled overnight if necessary due to high demand.
Customers supplied by these reservoirs may experience poor pressure to no flow. Alternative water supply has been arranged through water tankers for the affected areas. Johannesburg Water continues to monitor the above systems.
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.
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by l3rato | Dec 13, 2023 | Systems Updates 2023
13 December 2023 – 11:30
Sandton system update
Most Sandton systems are steadily recovering and are on an upwards trajectory. The daily mitigation strategies have yielded positive results and the system is looking healthy. Most of the reservoirs are supplying normally. Johannesburg Water will continue monitoring the systems. As a mitigation strategy the following reservoirs will be throttled to 90% overnight to retain water and build capacity. The overnight throttling is scheduled to begin at 21:00 and conclude in the morning at 04:00. Some areas may still encounter low water pressure while the system recovers.
• Illovo reservoir
• Bryanston reservoir
• Morningside reservoir
Rabie Ridge
The Rabie Ridge reservoir improved slightly overnight, but it is still experiencing high demand and low water levels. The reservoir is currently supplying at 30% while the tower remains on bypass mode. Poor pressure to no water can be expected in parts of the supply zone. Johannesburg Water is monitoring the system for improvements.
Alexander Park reservoir
The Alexander Park reservoir improved overnight and is supplying normally. However, there is high demand on the system. The outlet will be closed overnight to build capacity for the next day.
Eagles Nest reservoir
The Eagles Nest reservoir continues to be critically low due to increasing demand and poor supply pressure. Low pressure is expected in the supply zone, especially high-lying areas; however, the system has been reconfigured to boost supply.
Linden 1 reservoir and tower
Both the Linden 1 reservoir and tower improved and are supplying normally.
Soweto Systems
The Soweto systems remained stable overnight and throughout the day, however, they will be affected by overnight throttling (reducing pressure and flow). The bulk supply remains restricted as a Water Demand management strategy. The Zondi reservoir supply is currently at 60%, while the Power Park reservoir supply is at 50%. Areas fed by the Zondi reservoir, Doornkop reservoir and Power Park reservoir are affected by low pressure, while high-lying areas are affected by no water. Bramfischerville is supplying at 50%, and poor pressure to no water is expected most parts of the area. Customers in phases 7 and 9 will experience poor pressure to no water. Certain areas supplied by Protea Glen tower and direct feeds are experiencing poor pressure to no water.
Commando System
• Brixton reservoir: The reservoir is stable and is currently supplying normally.
• Brixton tower: The tower is stable and is currently supplying normally.
• Hursthill 1 and 2 reservoirs: Both reservoirs made slight gains overnight, however, the levels are low and poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zones. The outlets to both reservoirs are fully opened. Hursthill 1 reservoir has been configured to boost supply while Hursthill reservoir will be closed overnight to build capacity for tomorrow.
• Crosby reservoir: The reservoir is low but supplying normally.
The following reservoirs will either be closed or throttled to 90% overnight to retain water and build capacity:
• Soweto: Freedom Park, Doornkop West, Power Park, Orlando East, and Zondi
• Commando: Brixton, Hursthill 2
• Crown Gardens
• Alexandra Park (closed)
• Midrand: Rabie Ridge, Grand Central, President Park, Erand, and Diepsloot
The Randjieslaagte and Berea reservoirs may be throttled overnight if necessary due to high demand.
Customers supplied by these reservoirs may experience poor pressure to no flow. Alternative water supply has been arranged through water tankers for the affected areas. Johannesburg Water continues to monitor the above systems.
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.
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by l3rato | Dec 12, 2023 | Systems Updates 2023
12 December 2023 – 17:30
Systems Update
The demand across Johannesburg Water systems is currently significantly higher, and this is impacting the overall bulk supply.
South Hills tower
Over the past three days, the tower has gradually improved and continues to supply normally.
List of affected areas: /south-hills-tower/
Midrand Systems
Most Midrand systems are currently stable. Although the Rabie Ridge reservoir improved slightly overnight, it is experiencing high demand and low water levels. The reservoir is currently supplying at 30% while the tower remains on bypass mode. Poor pressure to no water can be expected in parts of the supply zone, including Klipfonteinview. Johannesburg Water is monitoring the system for improvements.
List of affected areas:
/rabie-ridge/
Alexander Park reservoir
The reservoir improved overnight and is supplying normally. However, there is high demand on the system. The outlet will be closed overnight to build capacity for the next day.
List of affected areas: /alexander-park/
Eagles Nest reservoir
The reservoir continues to be critically low due to increasing demand and poor supply pressure. Low pressure is expected in the supply zone, especially high-lying areas; however, the system has been reconfigured to boost supply.
List of affected areas: /eagle-nest-reservoir/
Linden 1 reservoir and tower
The reservoir continues to be stable and is supplying normally, while the tower is critically low and is expected to improve overnight. Customers in the tower supply zone may experience poor pressure in high-lying areas.
List of affected areas: /linden-tower/
Soweto Systems
The Soweto systems remained stable overnight and throughout the day, however, they will be affected by overnight throttling (reducing pressure and flow). The bulk supply remains restricted as a Water Demand management strategy. The Zondi reservoir supply is currently at 60%, while the Power Park reservoir supply is at 50%. Areas fed by the Zondi, Doornkop and Power Park reservoirs are affected by low pressure, while high-lying areas are affected by no water. Bramfischerville is supplying at 50%, and poor pressure to no water is expected most parts of the area. Customers in phases 7 and 9 will experience poor pressure to no water. Certain areas supplied by Protea Glen tower and direct feeds are experiencing poor pressure to no water.
List of affected areas:
Zondi reservoir: /zondi-reservoir/
Doornkop reservoir: /doornkop-reservoir/
Power Park reservoir: /power-park-reservoir/
Commando System
• Brixton reservoir: The reservoir is stable and is currently supplying normally.
• Brixton tower: The tower is stable and is currently supplying normally.
• Hursthill 1 and 2 reservoirs: Both reservoirs improved overnight, however, the levels are low and poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zones. The outlets to both reservoirs are fully opened. Hursthill 1 reservoir has been configured to boost supply while Hursthill reservoir will be closed overnight to build capacity for tomorrow.
• Crosby reservoir: The reservoir is stable and is currently supplying normally.
List of affected areas:
Brixton reservoir: /brixton-reservoir/
Brixton tower: /brixton-tower/
Hursthill 1 and 2 reservoirs: /hursthill-1-and-2/
Crosby reservoir: /crosby-reservoir/
The following reservoirs will either be closed or throttled to 90% overnight to retain water and build capacity.
• Sandton: Illovo, Bryanston, and Morningside
• Soweto: Freedom Park, Doornkop West, Power Park, Orlando East, and Zondi
• Commando: Brixton, Hursthill 2
• Crown Gardens
• Alexandra Park (closed)
• Midrand: Rabie Ridge, Grand Central, President Park, Erand, and Diepsloot
The Randjieslaagte and Berea reservoirs may be throttled overnight if necessary due to high demand.
Customers supplied by these reservoirs may experience poor pressure to no flow. Alternative water supply has been arranged through water tankers for the affected areas. Johannesburg Water continues to monitor the above systems.
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.
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by l3rato | Dec 11, 2023 | Systems Updates 2023
11 December 2023 – 11:45
Sandton system update
Illovo reservoir
The overnight throttling of the reservoir has boosted levels, which improved during the night.
The outlets are partially opened to gradually supply residents, and poor pressure is expected in the supply zone while the system is recovering.
Illovo tower
Although pumping has resumed, the tower is still critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected while the system recovers.
Bryanston reservoir
The reservoir is currently low, and outlets are partially open to supply residents. However, poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone while the system recovers.
Bryanston tower
The tower has improved and is supplying normally.
Linbro Park and Marlboro
Both reservoirs have improved, and the outlets are partially opened to supply residents. Poor pressure can still be expected while the system recovers.
Morningside reservoir
The reservoir has improved; and the outlet is partially opened to the supply zone. Poor pressure can still be expected while the system recovers.
Johannesburg Water will continue to monitor the Sandton system. The overnight throttling is scheduled to begin at 21:00 and conclude in the morning at 04:00. Some areas may still encounter low water pressure while the system recovers. The Sandton system is currently undergoing recovery.
Please see the list of affected areas: https://shorturl.at/CD569
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by l3rato | Dec 11, 2023 | Systems Updates 2023
11 December 2023 – 14:30
Systems Update
The demand across Johannesburg Water systems is currently significantly higher, and this is impacting the overall bulk supply.
South Hills tower
The tower improved overnight and is supplying normally. Johannesburg Water is monitoring the system and further updates will be provided.
Midrand Systems
Most Midrand systems are currently stable, however, the Rabie Ridge reservoir is experiencing high demand and water levels are low. The reservoir is currently supplying at 30% while the tower remains on bypass mode. Poor pressure to no water can be expected in parts of the supply zone, including Klipfonteinview. Johannesburg Water is monitoring the system for improvements.
Alexander Park reservoir
The reservoir has improved overnight and is supplying normally. As a mitigation strategy, the outlet will be closed overnight to build capacity for the next day.
Eagles Nest reservoir
The reservoir continues to be critically low due to increasing demand and poor supply pressure. Low pressure is expected in the supply zone, especially high-lying areas; however, the system has been reconfigured to boost supply.
Linden 1 reservoir and tower
The reservoir continues to be stable and is supplying normally, while the tower has also improved and is supplying normally. However, high demand and poor supply may affect the system and water levels may decrease. Johannesburg Water will continue to monitor this system.
Soweto Systems
The Soweto systems remained stable overnight and this morning, however, they will be affected by overnight throttling (reducing pressure and flow). The bulk supply remains restricted as a Water Demand management strategy. The Zondi reservoir supply is currently at 60%, while the Power Park reservoir supply is at 50%. Areas fed by the Zondi, Doornkop and Power Park reservoirs are affected by low pressure, while high-lying areas are affected by no water. Bramfischerville is supplying at 50%, and poor pressure to no water is expected most parts of the area. Customers in phases 7 and 9 will experience poor pressure to no water. Certain areas supplied by Protea Glen tower and direct feeds are experiencing poor pressure to no water.
Commando System
• Brixton reservoir: The reservoir is stable and is currently supplying normally; however, it is on a downwards trend.
• Brixton tower: The reservoir is stable and is currently supplying normally.
• Hursthill 1 and 2 reservoirs: Both reservoirs are critically low and poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zones. However, the outlets to both reservoirs are fully opened. Hursthill 1 reservoir has been configured to boost supply while Hursthill reservoir will be closed overnight to build capacity for tomorrow.
• Crosby reservoir: The reservoir is stable and is currently supplying normally.
The following reservoirs will either be closed or throttled to 90% overnight to retain water and build capacity.
• Sandton: Illovo, Bryanston, and Morningside
• Soweto: Freedom Park, Doornkop West, Power Park, Orlando East, and Zondi
• Commando: Brixton, Hursthill 2
• Crown Gardens
• Alexandra Park (closed)
• Midrand: Rabie Ridge, Grand Central, President Park, Erand, and Diepsloot
• The Randjieslaagte and Berea reservoirs may be throttled overnight if necessary due to high demand.
Customers supplied by these reservoirs may experience poor pressure to no flow. Alternative water supply has been arranged through water tankers for the affected areas. Johannesburg Water continues to monitor the above systems.
Please see the list of affected areas: https://shorturl.at/CD569
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.
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