12 March 2024

Systems Update

Soweto System

Most reservoirs affected by the Eikenhof power outage have recovered and are supplying fairly to normally. However, the Protea Glen and Zondi systems are all still affected by high demand.

Waterval & White Ridge System (Randburg/Rooderpoort)

Some of the reservoirs in this system are supplying fairly to normal. However, the Linden 1, Linden 2 and Blairgowrie systems remain critically low to empty following the Eikenhof power outage. The Kensington B reservoir is on a recovery trajectory and we anticipate it will take a couple of days to show significant improvements.

Sandton System

The system has recovered and continues to supply normally. The  Bryanston tower is currently supplying normally however remains low due to high demand.  

Central Region

• Berea reservoir: currently critically low due to high demand. Poor pressure is expected in certain parts of the supply zone.
• Alexandra Park reservoir: capacity levels have improved, and the system is now supplying normally. However, the demand on the system is high, which may impact capacity.

Commando System

• Crosby reservoir: the reservoir levels remain low; however, it is supplying fairly. Poor pressure can still be expected in certain parts of the reservoir zone.
• Hursthill 1 and 2: There are slight improvements on Hursthill 2, however both reservoirs remain critically low. Poor pressure can still be expected in certain parts.
• Brixton reservoir and tower: both the reservoir and tower continue to improve and are supplying normally.

Deep South Region

• Orange Farm, Ennerdale, and Lawley reservoirs – all reservoirs improved overnight but remain low due to high demand. Poor pressure to no water can be expected in the supply zone.
• Lenasia Hospital Hill and Lenasia High Level reservoirs – all reservoirs improved overnight and are supplying fairly. Poor pressure can be expected in the supply zone.

Johannesburg Water continues to monitor all affected systems. Outlets of the critically low reservoirs will be throttled overnight to build capacity for the next day.

Alternative water supply is currently provided to affected areas.

List of affected reservoirs.

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Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing