Johannesburg Water Outages Today
Live tracker for Johannesburg water outages, planned maintenance, and reservoir status. Updated frequently.
As of Wednesday, 3 June 2026, Johannesburg Water is reporting 12 active water outages, 11 due to burst pipes - areas affected include Brixton, Crosby, Hursthill, Olivedale, Honeydew. On the reservoir network, 12 reservoirs are running low and 18 are on bypass - this can mean low pressure for the suburbs they feed, rather than a full outage. 3 outages were restored recently, averaging about 63 hours to resolve.
Reservoir & water-tower status
Status for every reservoir and tower Johannesburg Water reports on, built up from their regional updates. 30 of 113 are under strain right now - water is usually still flowing, just at lower pressure for around 246 suburbs - and the rest are supplying normally.
Current Water Outages in Johannesburg
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Updated 4m ago- Update - Wed, 03 Jun, 11:47Customers in Brixton, Crosby, Hursthill, Auckland Park, Coronationville, Westbury and Sophiatown may experience low pressure or intermittent supply due to ongoing recovery efforts following Rand Water maintenance.source
- Update - Wed, 03 Jun, 18:50Hursthill is experiencing poor pressure to no water supply due to system issues.source
Upcoming Planned Water Maintenance
Reservoirs under strain - detail
Reservoirs running low
The reservoir is low. Water is still being supplied, but expect weak pressure - and possibly no water on higher ground or in the evenings. · 12 reservoirs, ~159 suburbs
Reservoirs on bypass
Supply is being routed around this reservoir while it recovers or is worked on. Pressure may dip at peak times. · 18 reservoirs, ~92 suburbs
Recently Restored Water Supply
Updated 4m ago- Update - Mon, 01 Jun, 08:40Alexander Park is supplying fairly, poor pressure may occur in certain parts. Berea is supplying fairly and recovering. Hector Norris Pump Station supplying fairly with restoration in progress, poor pressure expected in certain parts. Crown Gardens has outlet closed to build capacity, no supply into the zone, no pumping due to low reservoir level. Yeoville is supplying fairly and recovering. Eagles Nest is supplying fairly but low. Forest Hill Tower is on bypass, supplying fairly. South Hills Tower has no pumping due to poor incoming supply. Aeroton Reservoir and Tower are on bypass, supplying fairly with intermittent supply expected. Parktown 2 is critically low, poor pressure to no water is expected.source
- Update - Mon, 01 Jun, 08:44Alexander Park is supplying fairly, poor pressure may occur in certain parts. Berea is supplying fairly and recovering. Hector Norris Pump Station supplying fairly with restoration in progress, poor pressure expected in certain parts. Crown Gardens has outlet closed to build capacity, no supply into the zone, no pumping due to low reservoir level. Yeoville is supplying fairly and recovering. Eagles Nest is supplying fairly but low. Forest Hill Tower is on bypass, supplying fairly. South Hills Tower has no pumping due to poor incoming supply. Aeroton Reservoir and Tower are on bypass, supplying fairly with intermittent supply expected. Parktown 2 is critically low, poor pressure to no water is expected.source
- Update - Tue, 02 Jun, 10:49South Hills may still experience intermittent low pressure as the system stabilises following Rand Water maintenance.source
- Update - Thu, 28 May, 13:01Water supply points made available for customers in Randburg and Roodepoort due to Rand Water's Eikenhof Pump Station maintenance scheduled for 29 May 2026.source
- Update - Tue, 02 Jun, 10:49Diepsloot, Rabie Ridge and President Park continue to experience slower recovery after Rand Water maintenance.source
Report a Water Outage or Burst Pipe
Call Johannesburg Water on 0860 562 874 to report a burst pipe, water outage, or blockage. Available 24/7.
You can also report online at johannesburgwater.co.za.
About Johannesburg Water Outages
Johannesburg Water is responsible for water and sanitation services across Johannesburg. Common causes of water outages include burst pipes (especially on aging infrastructure), planned maintenance isolations, demand management closures when reservoir levels are low, and upstream Rand Water supply issues.
This tracker shows current outages, planned maintenance, and the operational status of reservoirs and water towers across the city. When a reservoir or tower is on bypass or in fair supply, residents in the suburbs it serves may experience reduced pressure even if no specific outage has been declared in their area.
OurPower is an independent live tracker - not affiliated with, owned by, or endorsed by Johannesburg Water. For official updates contact Johannesburg Water directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a water outage in Johannesburg today?
Yes, there are currently 12 active water outages in Johannesburg. See the live updates above for affected areas and estimated restoration times.
How do I report a water outage or burst pipe in Johannesburg?
Call Johannesburg Water on 0860 562 874 to report a burst pipe or water outage. You can also report online at johannesburgwater.co.za.
Why is my water pressure low if there is no outage in my area?
Even when there is no specific outage in your suburb, the reservoir or tower that supplies your area can be running low or on bypass, which causes reduced pressure rather than a full outage. Check the reservoir status section above to see if a reservoir serving your suburb is currently under strain.
How long does a Johannesburg water outage last?
Burst pipe repairs typically take 4-24 hours. Planned isolations are usually completed within the stated time window. Rand Water supply issues can take longer - sometimes 1-3 days. Check the estimated restoration time shown for each outage above.
What is demand management?
When Johannesburg experiences low water pressure or reservoir depletion, Johannesburg Water temporarily closes bulk meters in certain areas to allow reservoirs to recover. These closures typically happen in the evening and are lifted in the morning.
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