3 July 2024 – 10:45

Systems Update

Rand Water Maintenance: Palmiet Pump Station update

After the successful completion of phase one (part 1 of 3) of the maintenance, the Palmiet Pump Station is operating at 100% capacity. The majority of the Johannesburg Water systems, including direct feeds, that were impacted by this maintenance have stabilised and are now operating normally.
However, the South Hills Tower and Alexander Park Reservoir are still in the process of recovery, and intermittent supply may be experienced during this period.

South Hills Tower
The tower is currently empty due to poor supply. Pumping will resume as soon supply improves, Johannesburg Water is monitoring recovery of supplying reservoir which is critical low. Intermittent supply is expected to the supply zone.

Alexander Park Reservoir
The reservoir was closed overnight to build capacity. Water levels this morning are at 36% and are currently declining due to poor supply and high demand. Poor pressure is expected in high-lying areas of the supply zone. The outlet will be closed overnight to build capacity.

Johannesburg Water continues to monitor all systems and provide alternative water supply to affected customers.

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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.