1 July 2024 – 16:15 

Systems Update 

Palmiet Pump Station Maintenance

The first phase (part 1 of 3) of the Palmiet Pump Station maintenance is in progress. Pumping was decreased to 60% capacity for eight hours (until around 16:00). This will then be followed by a gradual increase to 100% capacity.

Johannesburg Water systems supplied from Palmiet will experience disruptions, impacting all direct feeds.

South Hills Tower

The tower is supplying normally but is declining due to poor incoming supply.

Alexander Park Reservoir

The reservoir was closed overnight to build capacity. The water levels are currently sitting at 62% and is currently declining due to reduced incoming supply.

Randjieslaagte Reservoir

The reservoir is currently at 62% capacity and is currently declining due to reduced incoming supply.

Linksfield Reservoir

The reservoir is at 68% capacity and is currently declining due to reduced incoming supply.

Midrand systems

Overall, the Midrand systems dropped slightly in water levels, but continue to supply normally. The following systems are affected:

• Diepsloot and Steyn City Reservoirs
• Erand Reservoir and Tower
• Grand Central Reservoir and Tower
• President Park Reservoir and Tower
• Rabie Ridge Reservoir and Tower
• Development Bank Reservoir and Tower
• andjesfontein ReservoirAll direct feeds (Sandton systems)

  Overall, the Sandton system is supplying normally, although water levels dropped slightly. As and when it is required, supply in some systems is closed to build capacity, or water is diverted from one reservoir to another to balance the system.

  The following systems are affected:

  • Linbro Park 1 and 2 Reservoirs:
  • Marlboro Reservoir
  • Morningside Reservoir
  • Bryanston Reservoir and Tower
  • Illovo Reservoir and Tower
  • Direct feeds (Linbro and Marlboro direct feeds)

  The systems will demonstrate varying responses to the decreased pumping, with some showing poor pressure, while others may have a combination of poor pressure to no water.

  Johannesburg Water continues to monitor all systems and provide alternative water supply to systems affected by prolonged outages.

  Ends

   Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.