17 July 2024 – 12:45
Systems Update
Progress on phase two of Rand Water Palmiet Pump Station maintenance (15 – 17 July 2024 for 50 hours)
The second phase of the maintenance of Rand Water’s Palmiet Pump Station has been completed, and the systems are being charged. It is anticipated that Rand Water will start pumping after midday and back to full load by this afternoon. However, it will take several days for Johannesburg Water systems to fully recover.
Most Johannesburg Water systems have declined but supplying fairly, while some are critically low to empty. As a result, a combination of poor pressure to no water is expected.
The following systems are affected:
South Hills Tower is currently empty due to low levels at the supplying reservoir. No water is expected in the supply zone.
Alexander Park Reservoir is empty due to poor supply from the reservoir. No water is expected in the supply zone. The outlet will be closed overnight to build capacity.
Linksfield Reservoir is empty due to no supply, and no water is expected in the supply zone.
Randjieslaagte Reservoir is critically low. Poor pressure is expected in certain parts, particularly high-lying areas.
Sandton systems
The Sandton reservoirs are stable and are supplying fairly.
The Linbro and Marlboro direct feeds are supplying normally, however, intermittent supply is expected.
Midrand systems
Some Midrand reservoirs are stable, while others are empty.
The Rabie Ridge and President Park reservoirs are critically low. A combination of poor pressure to no water is expected in the supply zones of the reservoirs.

Johannesburg Water is monitoring the decline of the systems supplied from Palmiet and will implement necessary interventions as and when required.
Alternative water supply has been arranged and will be placed at strategic points within the residential areas.
Areas fed by Palmiet.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.