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Johannesburg Water Outages: These Areas Will Have Little to No Water
Johannesburg Water has issued a warning about possible water shortages in several parts of the city due to high demand, unplanned maintenance, and system outages.
The utility confirmed that at least seven reservoirs and one water tower had critically low levels on Saturday evening, prompting officials to shut outlets overnight to allow for recovery. However, despite efforts to reconfigure the system, some areas continue to experience supply issues.
Over 75,000 Properties Could Be Affected
Johannesburg Water reported that at least 370 areas and more than 75,800 properties may face little to no water on Sunday.
City residents were also urged to use water sparingly, as consumption increased by 8% between 24 December and 25 January.
The following reservoirs and water towers are critically low, affecting the areas listed below:
Critically Low Water Systems and Affected Areas
| Reservoir/Water Tower | Affected Areas |
|---|---|
| Forest Hill Tower | Bellavista Estate, Chrisville, Forest Hill, Glenanda, Klipriviersberg Estate S.H., Lindberg Park, Linmeyer, Robertsham, Turffontein, Turf Club, Gillview, Gillview Ext.1, Haddon, Haddon Ext.1, Kenilworth, Kenilworth Ext.1, 3, Oakdene, Oakdene Ext.1,5,13-16,19, Rosettenville, Rosettenville Ext, Rosettenville Ext.2-6, Southdale Ext.2, The Hill, The Hill Ext.1,5-7,9,11, Towerby, Towerby Ext.1-5, Towsenview, Towsenview Ext.2, West Turffontein, West Turffontein Ext.2, Winchester Hills Ext.3 |
| Doornkop Reservoir | Thulani Ext.1-2, Lufhereng Ext.1, Dobsonville Ext.9, Doornkop Ext.1-3, Protea Glen Ext.1-8, Protea City, Dobsonville Gardens, Jabulani, Jabulani Ext.1 |
| Jabulani Reservoir | Tladi, Moroka North, Dube Ext.2, Chiawelo Ext.1-3, Jabavu Central Western, Mofolo South Ext.1, Orlando West, Molapo, Klipspruit Ext.2, Phiri, Senaoane, Dhlamini Ext.1-5, Mapetla Ext.1, Moroka, Jabulani, Mofolo Central, Mofolo South, Jabavu Ext.1-3 |
| Illovo Reservoir | Sandown, Morningside, Hyde Park, Strathavon, Hurlingham, Bryanston Ext.80, River Club, Duxberry, Benmore Gardens, Dalecross, Atholl, Sandhurst, Inanda, Marlboro, Wendywood, Eastgate, Dennehof, Kramerville |
| Lawley & Ennerdale Reservoirs | Ennerdale South, Finetown, Grasmere, Lawley Ext.1-2, Lawley Estate, Mid-Ennerdale |
| Steyn City Reservoir | Steyn City, Dainfern, Dainfern Valley, Dainfern Ridge, parts of Diepsloot |
| Berea Reservoir | De Wetshof, Observatory, Cyrildene, Bezuidenhout Valley, Bertrams, Lorentzville, Troyeville, Bruma, Judith’s Paarl |
More Issues at Hector Norris Pump Station
Johannesburg Water also reported additional challenges at the Hector Norris Pump Station, which recently underwent maintenance but experienced further disruptions due to an unplanned power outage by City Power.
Water supply from the station serves Johannesburg CBD and surrounding areas. Technicians are working to restore power, and pumping will resume once the issue is resolved.
Residents in these areas should expect low water pressure or no water:
- Johannesburg CBD
- Newtown
- Selby
- Jeppestown
- Doornfontein
- Turffontein
- Rosettenville
- Kensington
- Yeoville
- Parktown
- Victoria
- Linksfield
- Sandringham
- Houghton
- Saxonwold
- Illovo
- Mayfair
- Westdene
- Melville
- Forest Town
- Greenside
- Fordsburg
More Water Disruptions on Monday
Johannesburg Water has also announced planned disruptions on Monday for Johannesburg CBD, Newtown, Selby, Jeppestown, and Doornfontein. This is due to the installation of a new water meter at the Hector Norris Pump Station.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the water crisis during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last week, promising urgent action.
“The government will give people water… As we did with electricity, I am hopeful that we will resolve the water crisis,” he said.
However, Wayne Duvenage from the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) criticized the government’s handling of water infrastructure, saying that the crisis stems from poor planning and a lack of accountability.
Johannesburg Water has called on residents to reduce consumption and report leaks to help stabilize supply. The utility continues to monitor reservoirs and will provide updates as the situation unfolds.
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