Rand Water has started conducting extensive maintenance on their infrastructure that will affect Johannesburg Water’s systems supplied by the Eikenhof and Zwartkopjes pump stations, including the Daleside Booster Station.
The bulk water supplier started maintenance work on Monday, which will affect Johannesburg water customers with low pressure to no water supply.
The maintenance will continue until 29 July 2024.
Johannesburg Water said it is estimated that full recovery of the systems may take approximately five days or longer after the supply has been fully restored.
“Johannesburg Water has made arrangements for alternative water supply at strategic areas like hospitals, clinics, schools, municipal offices, police stations and shopping centres.
“Throughout the maintenance period, residents will receive regular updates on official Johannesburg Water social media platforms, website and ward councillors for affected areas,” Johannesburg Water said.
The date/period of Maintenance: 24-27 June 2024, start at 7pm (Pumping will be reduced to 50% for 8 hours and to 67% for the remaining 64 hours).
• Eikenhof: 27 June – 12 July 2024 at 7pm (18 days, pumping reduced to 83% from 27 June to 12 July 2024). Expected impact: The system will be supplying normally for the first 24 hours and thereafter, there will be a combination of low pressure to no water. Areas impacted: Randburg, Roodepoort, Soweto, Johannesburg central and Commando (Brixton, Hursthill and Crosby).
• Zwartkopjes: 24 – 25 June 2024 at 7pm (27 hours, pumping will be reduced to 50%.) Expected impact: The system will be supplying normally for the first 24 hours and thereafter, there will be a combination of low pressure to no water. Areas impacted: Berea, Parktown, Hector Norris, Forrest Hill, Eagles Nest, Alan Manor, Naturena, Crown Gardens, Aeroton and Orlando East.
• Daleside: 24 – 25 Jun 2024 at 7pm (No pumping at Daleside for 4 hours, then 50% for 27 hours.) Expected impact: The system will be supplying normally for the first 24 hours and thereafter, there will be a combination of low pressure to no water. Areas impacted: range Farm, Lawley and Ennerdale. – SAnews.gov.za
