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Joburg’s Water Crisis: Morero Outlines Solutions and Timeline for Restoration
As Johannesburg continues to battle an ongoing water crisis, Mayor Dada Morero has provided an update on the city’s reservoirs and outlined steps to restore supply. Speaking at a media briefing on Friday, he reassured residents that water would start returning to affected areas within the next seven days.
Water Restoration Efforts Underway
Morero confirmed that work is being done to resolve electrical faults affecting pumping stations at Emfuleni and Eikenhof, which are critical to maintaining Johannesburg’s water supply.
“We hope that in seven days, all residents will have their water restored as our affected reservoirs reach the required levels,” Morero said.
He acknowledged that repeated power outages have played a major role in disrupting water pumping operations. To address this issue, the city had already commissioned City Power last year to develop an alternative power supply system for pumping stations.
“By July, an alternative supply will be in place so that we do not experience this issue again in the future.”
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Borehole Installations to Ease Pressure on Supply Grid
As part of long-term water security measures, Johannesburg is set to install borehole systems in informal settlements, schools, hospitals, and clinics.
Morero emphasized that ensuring public institutions have access to borehole water will reduce pressure on the main supply grid and prevent disruptions to essential services.
“Schools are affected when there’s no water—children are sent home, disrupting their lessons. That’s why we are partnering with the provincial government to install boreholes at schools, hospitals, and clinics.”
Additionally, the city is exploring ways to help businesses find alternative water solutions to minimize the impact of supply shortages.
First Installations Set for July 2025
Johannesburg Water has finalized plans to start borehole installations within the current financial year. The first phase will focus on informal settlements like Phumlamqashi, with implementation beginning in July 2025.
The city remains committed to improving water infrastructure and reducing reliance on Eskom-powered pumping systems, ensuring long-term stability in Johannesburg’s water supply.
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