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Johannesburg Water will conduct planned and unplanned maintenance this week. Photos: Stock/Canva

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REMINDER: 17 hours water interruptions kicks off TOMORROW

A planned maintenance by Rand Water is set to cause water interruptions in parts of Johannesburg from tomorrow.

04-09-23 22:29
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Johannesburg Water will conduct planned and unplanned maintenance this week. Photos: Stock/Canva

In less than 24 hours, a number of areas supplied by Johannesburg Water will experience water interruptions up to 17 hours from tomorrow, Tuesday, 5 September 2023.

RAND WATER MAINTENANCE WORK TO IMPACT JOHANNESBURG WATER SUPPY SYSTEM

According to Johannesburg Water, the maintenance work will be carried from 15:00 on Tuesday, 5 September to 08:00 on Wednesday, 6 September to minimise the impact of water supply interruptions.

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“During the planned maintenance work, the Rand Water will be replacing a malfunctioning 800mm Stafford meter.”Johannesburg Water

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However, Johannesburg Water plans to mitigate the impact to customers.

LIST OF RESERVOIRS TO BE IMPACTED FOR 17 HOURS

The following Johannesburg Water reservoirs will be affected:

  • Parktown reservoir 1 – no impact anticipated.
  • Parktown reservoir 2 – The outlet will be throttled (water supply will be reduced) to about 40%.

Low pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone. Customers are requested to reduce consumption to minimise impact and to allow for quick recovery.

  • Dunkeld reservoir – The inlet valve will be closed to reduce impact at Parktown reservoir 2. Therefore, low pressure to no water may be experienced in this supply zone.
  • Berea reservoir – The outlet will be throttled (water supply will be reduced) to about 30%. Low pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone. Customers are requested to reduce consumption to minimise impact and allow for quick recovery.
  • Hursthill reservoir 1 – No adjustments due to network configuration. Low pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.
  • Hursthill reservoir 2 – The outlet will be closed during the shutdown period. Low pressure to no water is expected in the supply zone.
    Alternative water supply will be arranged for affected customers.

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