31 July 2024 – 19:40
Systems Update
The maintenance at Rand Water’s (RW) Palmiet Pump Station has been completed, and the station is now operating at full capacity (100%).
However, Johannesburg Water (JW) systems have declined, with some even running empty. The recovery process for these systems will not be immediate; some reservoirs and towers may recover within a week, while others may take longer.
JW is actively monitoring all systems supplied by the Palmiet Pump Station and implementing necessary interventions to facilitate timely recovery and minimize the impact on customers. The following systems are impacted or in the process of recovery:
South Hills Tower
The tower is currently supplying normally but may experience issues due to poor supply and high demand during the recovery phase.
Alexander Park Reservoir
is currently empty due to inadequate incoming supply. Customers in the supply zone may experience low water pressure or no water. The outlet will be closed overnight to build capacity.
Randjieslaagte and Linksfield Reservoirs
are low but showing signs of improvement. However, customers in high-lying areas may experience low water pressure.
The Sandton System’s reservoirs and towers are low and declining due to insufficient incoming supply, though they are still supplying fairly. JW is monitoring the system and implementing necessary interventions to ensure equitable distribution.
Bryanston Reservoir and Tower have both declined but are still supplying fairly.
Linbro Park, Morningside, and Marlboro Reservoirs
These reservoirs have also declined but are still supplying fairly. JW is closely monitoring the situation.
Illovo Reservoir and Tower is critically low, and the tower is empty. Customers in these areas may experience low water pressure or no water. JW is monitoring the situation and taking necessary measures to facilitate recovery.
The direct feeds have shown improvement and are supplying fairly.
Midrand System
Reservoirs in the Midrand systems are currently declining due to poor incoming supply, leading to low water pressure or no water for customers.
Diepsloot and President Park Reservoirs and Towers are critically low to empty, and customers can expect low water pressure or no water.
Rabie Ridge Reservoir and Tower
The reservoir is low but still supplying fairly. The tower is constrained, leading to a mix of low pressure and no water, particularly in high-lying areas.
ERand and Grand Central Reservoirs and Towers
Both reservoirs and towers are low and declining, with customers likely to experience low water pressure or no water. JW is monitoring the situation and implementing necessary interventions for recovery.
Johannesburg Water is providing alternative water sources for affected areas.
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Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.