12 January 2024

Systems Update  

Soweto system 

Several Soweto reservoirs and towers are experiencing low water levels as a result of the present heavy demand on Rand Water’s Meredale reservoir. Consequently, Johannesburg Water is urging Soweto residents to urgently reduce their water consumption. The Entity has been implementing mitigation strategies to manage the water demand. Some areas fed by the following reservoirs will experience poor pressure, while high-lying areas are affected by no water.

• Doornkop reservoir
• Zondi reservoir
• Power Park reservoir (supplying at 80% capacity)
• Bramfischerville reservoir (supplying at 50% capacity): Customers in phases 7 and 9 will experience poor pressure. Certain areas supplied by the Protea Glen tower and direct feeds are experiencing poor pressure to no water. 
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Randburg system

• Kensington B reservoir: reservoir levels have improved and recovered.
• Kensington B tower: tower levels are still low. Poor pressure is expected in parts of the supply zone.
• Cosmo City reservoir: reservoir levels have improved, and supply is normal. 

Areas affected.

Commando System 

The overall average incoming supply pressure to the system is normal; however, roaming water tankers are still being provided for high-lying areas, which are affected by poor pressure. 

• Hursthill 1 and 2 reservoirs: Hursthill 1 continues to be stable and is supplying normally, while Hursthill 2 is low and will be closed overnight to boost capacity. 

Areas affected

The following reservoirs will either be closed or throttled to 90% overnight to retain water and build capacity: 

• Soweto: Doornkop, Power Park, Orlando East, Diepkloof, and Zondi
• Commando: Brixton, Hursthill 2 
• Crown Gardens 
• Alexandra Park (closed) 

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.  

Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.