11 January 2024
Systems Update
Soweto system
Due to the current high demand on Rand Water’s Meredale reservoir, several Soweto reservoirs and towers are experiencing low water levels. As such, Johannesburg Water is urging Soweto residents to urgently reduce their water consumption. In the meanwhile, the Entity has been implementing mitigation strategies to manage the water demand, which are beginning to yield positive results. However, some areas fed by the following reservoirs will still experience poor pressure, while high-lying areas are affected by no water.
- Doornkop reservoir
- Zondi reservoir (supplying at 60% capacity)
- Power Park reservoir (supplying at 50% capacity)
- Bramfischerville reservoir (supplying at 50% capacity): 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.
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Randburg system
Due to the major burst pipe in Randpark Ridge that was repaired on Wednesday, where water was isolated (closed) throughout the repairs, a few Randburg systems have deteriorated in capacity.
- Boschkop reservoir: reservoir levels decreased significantly and are currently critically low due to increased demand on the system. Residents will have poor pressure to no water, particularly in high-lying areas.
- Kensington B reservoir: reservoir levels have decreased. Poor pressure to no water is expected in parts of the supply zone.
- Linden 1 reservoir and tower: the reservoir is low while the tower is critically low. Poor pressure is expected in parts of the supply zone.
- Cosmo City reservoir: Rand Water’s Weltevreden Park reservoir is currently undergoing cleaning for maintenance purposes. As a result, this is affecting the water supply to the reservoir’s supply zones, particularly parts of Cosmo City and extensions, and surrounding areas, as well as Weltevreden Park and surrounding suburbs.
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.
- Brixton reservoir: The reservoir levels are stable and supplying normally. The outlet continues to be closed overnight to boost capacity.
- Brixton tower: The tower is stable and is enjoying good levels. Supply is normal.
- 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.
- Crosby reservoir: the reservoir continues to be stable and is supplying normally.
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.
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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.