by Teboho | May 24, 2023 | 2023, Media Statement
Media Statement
24 May 2023
Johannesburg Water taking precautionary measures amid Cholera cases
Johannesburg Water can confirm that its drinking water is safe for consumption.
One of the key mandates of Johannesburg Water is the provision of clean and safe drinking water and the entity can confirm that the water in the City meets the high quality requirements of the drinking water quality standard (SANS241-2015 Drinking Water Quality).
In order to reassure the public about the excellent drinking water quality, Johannesburg Water continues to monitor and test for microbiology, physical, aesthetic, and chemical determinants. In March this year, Cholera, and routine E.coli tests were conducted, and the results were negative.
Against the backdrop of the current Cholera outbreak, the water utility has continued to conduct tests on the water in stationary and mobile tankers at some informal settlements and reservoirs within the City of Johannesburg.
Johannesburg Water provides water and sanitation services to areas stretching from as far as Orange Farm in the south to Midrand in the north, Roodepoort in the west, and Alexandra in the east.
The 1.6 billion litres of potable water we supply daily, which is procured from our bulk supplier Rand Water, is distributed through a network of water infrastructure consisting of 129 reservoirs and water towers.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
by l3rato | May 7, 2023 | 2023, Media Statement
7 May 2023Â
Media Statement                                                     Â
REMINDER: Winchester Hills and surrounds to be impacted by planned 39-hour Rand Water shutdown
Johannesburg Water customers are reminded of the planned Rand Water maintenance shutdown that will affect residents of Winchester Hills and surrounding areas.
The shutdown, which will last for 39 hours (one day and 15 hours) from 18:00 on 11 May until 09:00 on 13 May 2023, will result in no water supply to parts of the following areas: Winchester Hills, Gillview, Mondeor, Suiderood and Glenanda.
The purpose of the shutdown is to complete a tie-in of the newly replaced section of the G20 pipeline to the existing G20 pipeline.
Planned maintenance is necessary to ensure continuous future provision of water to our customers.
Alternative water supply is being arranged for the affected areas. Further updates will be provided to residents.
We apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused by the implementation of the maintenance project.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water and Rand Water Communication and Marketing.Â
by l3rato | Apr 19, 2023 | 2023, Media Statement
Media Statement
19 April 2023
Winchester Hills and surrounding areas to be impacted by 39-hour Rand Water shutdown in May
There is a planned Rand Water shutdown that will affect Johannesburg Water customers in Winchester Hills and surrounding areas.
The shutdown will last for 39 hours from 18:00 on 11 May until 09:00 on 13 May 2023.
The purpose of the shutdown is to complete a tie-in of the newly replaced section of the G20 pipeline to the existing G20 pipeline.
This will result in no water supply to parts of the following areas: Winchester Hills, Gillview, Mondeor, Suiderood and Glenanda.
Alternate water supply is being arranged for the affected areas. Further updates will be provided to residents.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
by l3rato | Apr 4, 2023 | 2023, Media Statement
Media Statement
4 April 2023
Johannesburg Water welcomes newly appointed Board of Directors
Johannesburg Water is delighted to announce and welcome the new Board of Directors, effective from 1 March 2023.
Board meetings are held on a quarterly basis to assess Johannesburg Waterâs performance. The Board of Directors are appointed and accountable to the shareholder, the City of Johannesburg.
Each of the members brings unique expertise and knowledge to the table which Johannesburg Water will use extensively during their tenure.
Johannesburg Water is excited to have them on board in leading the Entity to new heights and finding innovative solutions to the challenges being faced.
Front row (from left to right) Mr Lunga Bernard, Mr Phetole Modika, Mr Molate Mashifane, Ms Pamela Mabece, Ms Gugulethu Phakathi (Board chairperson), Mrs Zandile Meeleso, Mrs Zodwa Tlale (Independent Audit Committee member) and Mr Pholoso Matjele.
Back row (from left to right) Ms Kethabile Mabe (Company Secretary), Mr Siyabonga Mthembu, Mr Ntshaveni Mukwevho (Managing Director), Mr Kgaile Mogoye, Mr Johan Koekemoer (Financial Director), Mr Sandiso Mgengwana, Mr Siphamandla Mnyani, Mr Colleen Sambo (Independent Audit Committee member)
*The two Independent Audit Committee members and the Company Secretary are not board members.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
by l3rato | Mar 30, 2023 | 2023, Media Statement
Media Statement
30 March 2023
Most Johannesburg Water systems back to normal operations
As at Thursday morning, 30 March 2023, Johannesburg Waterâs systems were back to normal operations.
Crown Gardens is stable, and the reservoir is fully opened. Water has been restored in those areas, although some streets are still struggling in Robertsham where technicians were flushing the system to ensure no air is trapped. The rest of the areas have been stable for the fourth day in a row.
The Commando system, which has been struggling the most in the last week, is also now stable. Residents have water and technical teams are focusing on increasing capacity into those reservoirs.
However, there were operational challenges at the Yeoville reservoir which resulted in the pump station overflooding.
Consequently, certain areas in the Yeoville tower zone have had no water to intermittent water supply, including Yeoville, Berea, Bezuidenhout Valley, Parktown, Westcliff, and parts of Linksfield.
However, the technical teams are currently onsite attending to the problem and are monitoring the water levels. Arrangements for alternative water supply will be made for the Yeoville supply zone.
The Entity will provide 11 roaming and 12 stationary tankers today.
Water tanker sites of areas affected by the Eikenhof system pump failure – Thurs 30 March 2023
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by l3rato | Mar 30, 2023 | 2023, Media Statement
Media Statement
30 March 2023
UPDATE: Operations resume at Johannesburg Waterâs Yeoville reservoir
Operations have resumed at Johannesburg Waterâs Yeoville reservoir after operational challenges that resulted in the pump station flooding.
The pump station is also operational, but not at full capacity.
Consequently, certain areas in the Yeoville tower zone have had no water to intermittent water supply, including Yeoville, Berea, Bertrams, Bezuidenhout Valley, Parktown, Westcliff, and parts of Linksfield.
The Entityâs technical teams worked around the clock to solve the issue. They have since managed to drain water from the pump station, and one pump is now operating.
Although water supply has been restored, we appeal to residents to be patient as it usually takes a few hours for the system to fully recover and for the water supply to be restored to households.
Roaming water tankers are still on-site providing water to residents in the supply zone who are not yet receiving water or have low pressure.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
