Johannesburg Water to conduct 42-hour maintenance next week

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Planned maintenance by Johannesburg Water will leave some suburbs with low pressure to no water for 42 hours from Wednesday, 23 April.

The maintenance is scheduled from 18:00 on Wednesday, 23 April to 12:00 on Friday, 25 April.

JOHANNESBURG WATER TO CONDUCT 42-HOUR MAINTENANCE

Johannesburg Water said its teams will be installing pipes at the Hector Norris Pump Station, and this will result in low pressure to no water. Water tankers will be provided as an alternative supply, however, locations have not been confirmed.

The following areas will be affected:

Johannesburg CBD
Newtown
Selby
Jeppestown
Doornfontein

THEFT AND VANDALISM NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE SUPPLY

Meanwhile, Johannesburg Water has reiterated that theft and vandalism are negatively impacting supply to both businesses and residents as vital assets such as pipes, pumps, and manholes are frequently targeted by offenders.

Johannesburg Water’s General Manager of Operations, Mzakhe Mtshweni, told Alex News that acts of vandalism not only compromise service delivery but also pose a grave danger to public safety.

“Tragically, missing manhole covers have led to the loss of lives, with families mourning loved ones who have fallen victim to these hazards. This senseless destruction is costing both lives and livelihoods, and urgent action is required to address the issue,” he said.

The publication further reported that Johannesburg Water plans to introduce smart manhole covers equipped with sensors at strategic locations to monitor tampering. These smart covers will facilitate 24/7 oversight, enabling immediate action either to thwart theft attempts or to ensure prompt replacements when needed.

“The ongoing theft and vandalism of Johannesburg’s water infrastructure is crippling service delivery and putting lives at risk. Johannesburg Water is tackling these issues by enhancing security, raising public awareness, and working with law enforcement. With investments in infrastructure upgrades and smart technologies, the entity is focused on restoring reliable services and protecting its assets,” Mtshweni said.