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Johannesburg Water Outages Today

Live tracker for Johannesburg water outages, planned maintenance, and reservoir status. Updated frequently.

As of Saturday, 18 July 2026, Johannesburg Water is reporting 7 active water outages, 6 due to burst pipes - areas affected include Westlake View, Glenhazel, Sandringham, Randburg, Roodepoort. 6 planned maintenance isolations are scheduled. On the reservoir network, 30 reservoirs are running low and 17 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 79 hours to resolve.

Suburbs with active water disruptions right now (106)
AerotonAlan ManorAlexandraBirnamBoschkopBoskruinBramleyBramley ViewBrixtonBromhofBryanston ×2BuccleuchCarlswaldChiaweloConstantiaCorriemooreCorriemoreCosmo CreekCrosbyDainfern EstateDainfern RidgeDainfern ValleyDevlandDiepkloofDiepslootDoornkopDouglasdaleEagles NestFinetown ×2Florence MphoshoFlorida NorthFourwaysGlenhazelHelderkruinHellsrkruinHigh LevelHofmeyerHoneydewHoneydew Eco VillageHospital HillHospital HillsHurlingham ManorHursthillHyde ParkIllovoJabulaJabulaniKaree ParkKeasha ParkKensingtonKlipspruitKya Sand Informal SettlementsLehae ×2LenasiaLenasia CBDLenasia SouthLindenLombardy EastMafahlaMaggson ManorMagson ManorMarlboro GardensMaryvaleMeadowlandsMeritingMidrandMigson ManorMsawawa Informal SettlementsNaturenaNaturesnaNorscot ManorNorthcliffNorthern FarmNorthgateNorthridingNorthriding AHNorwoodOrange GroveOrlandoParkmorePaulslofPineslopesProtea GlenRandburgRiversideviewRivoniaRobertvilleRoodepoortRooseveldt ParkSandownSandringhamSandtonSankopanoSavoy EstateSouthdaleSowetoSundownerSunninghillTsutsumaniUniville PlotsVlakfontein ×2WendywoodWestlake ViewWoodmeadZakaria ParkZondi

Reservoir & water-tower status

Status for every reservoir and tower Johannesburg Water reports on, built up from their regional updates. 47 of 133 are under strain right now - water is usually still flowing, just at lower pressure for around 247 suburbs - and the rest are supplying normally.

86 of 133 reservoirs and towers supplying without strain
30 running low17 on bypass39 fair - minor dips47 supplying normally
Alexander ParkBrixton 1Brixton 1ConstantiaCorriemoorCrosbyCrown GardensCrown GardensHelderkruinHelderkruinHoneydewHoneydewHorizonIllovoKensington BLawleyLenasia Hospital HillLenasiaLinden 1MeadowlandsParktown 2Parktown 2 reservoirsPresident ParkQuellerinaSouth HillsWatervalWitpoortjieWitpoortjieYeovilleYeovilleAerotonAerotonDunkeldEnnerdaleErand CentralErandForest HillHH1HH2Hursthill 1Hursthill 2JabulaniLenasia Hospital HillLinden 1Orange FarmPresident ParkSteyn CityBerea & Alexander ParkBereaBraamfischerBrixtonBrixtonBrixton Tower 1CentralChiawelo ReservoiChiaweloCommandoCrosbyDeep SouthDiepkloofDiepslootDobsinvilleDobsonvilleDoornkopEagles NestErand /Grand CentralFairlandsFlorida NorthHector NorrisJabulaniKensington BKibler ParkLenasia CosmosLenasia High LevelMeadowlandsMidrandNaturaenaNaturenaOrlando EastPower ParkPowerparkProtea GlenRable RidgeZondiZondiZondiBlairgowrieBoschkopBrixton 1 reservoir&Brixton 2 res/towerBrixton 2BryanstonBryanstonCosmo CityErandFleurhofGrand Central ResGrand CentralGrand CentralIlllovoIllovoIlluvoIlluvoLinbro Direct FeedsLinbro ParkLinden 2LinksfieldMarlboro Direct FeedsMarlboroMorningridgeMorningsideNaturerenaNaturernaNaturrenaOlivedalePower ParkRabie RidgeRabie RidgeRable RidgeRandburgRandjesfonteinRandjesfonteinRandjeslaagteRandjieslaagteRandpark RidgeRandpark Ridge QuellerinaRandpark RidgeRobertvilleRoodepoortSandtonSouth HillsSowetoWaterval
See strained reservoirs in detail ↓

Current Water Outages in Johannesburg

Johannesburg Power Outages Today7 active

Updated 29m ago
🔧 Investigating2d ago
Rand Water planned maintenance was completed on 17 July 2026, but an unplanned power outage on 16 July 2026 at Eikenhof Substation has delayed system recovery. Crosby, Brixton, Hursthill, Lenasia, and Soweto systems are still experiencing low pressure or no water.
AerotonBrixtonCrosbyHursthillNorthcliffEagles NestNaturesnaDevlandAlan ManorHoneydewBoskruinCorriemooreConstantiaHellsrkruinFlorida NorthOrlandoDiepkloofProtea GlenMeadowlandsDoornkopZondiJabulaChiaweloKensingtonLindenRobertvilleLenasiaLenasia CBDLenasia SouthHospital HillHigh LevelLehaeZakaria ParkVlakfonteinMaggson ManorFinetownNaturenaBoschkopCorriemoreHelderkruinJabulaniMagson ManorSoweto
Cause: City Power outagesource
Timeline (3 updates)
  1. Update - Thu, 16 Jul, 08:37
    City Power outage at Eikenhof Substation occurred around 02:00 this morning, impacting Rand Water supply to Johannesburg Water systems and affecting Aeroton, Brixton, Crosby, Hursthill, Northcliff, Eagles Nest, Naturesna, Devland, Alan Manor, Honeydew, Boskruin, Corriemoore, Constantia, Hellsrkruin, Florida North, Orlando, Diepkloof, Protea Glen, Meadowlands, Doornkop, Zondi, Jabula, Chiawelo, Kensington, Linden, Robertville, Lenasia (all extensions including CBD), Lenasia South, Hospital Hill, High Level, Lehae, Zakaria Park, Vlakfontein, Maggson Manor and Finetown; no estimated time for restoration.
    source
  2. Update - Thu, 16 Jul, 13:41
    City Power outage at Eikenhof substation has been resolved, but the extended period of no pumping has impacted water supply, causing low pressure or no water to several areas until systems fully recover and after planned maintenance on 17 July 2026.
    source
  3. Update - Sat, 18 Jul, 12:56
    Rand Water planned maintenance was completed on 17 July 2026, but an unplanned power outage on 16 July 2026 at Eikenhof Substation has delayed system recovery. Crosby, Brixton, Hursthill, Lenasia, and Soweto systems are still experiencing low pressure or no water.
    source
🔧 Investigating1d ago
Suspected oil contamination following a burst pipe at 23 Bantry Road in Bryanston. Residents in Hobart Street are advised not to use water for drinking, cooking, or bathing until further notice. No estimated time of resolution is available.
Bryanston
Cause: Burst pipesource
🔧 Investigating1d ago
Water collection points are open at Klipspruit, Southdale, Carlswald, Midrand, Sandown, and Sandton depots due to Rand Water maintenance; residents can collect water during specified hours.
KlipspruitSouthdaleCarlswaldMidrandSandownSandton
Cause: Rand Water supplysource
Active1d ago
Alternative water supply is available in Region E due to issues at Rand Water's Palmiet Pump Station affecting the Sandton System.
Westlake ViewGlenhazelSandringhamNorwoodOrange GroveSavoy EstateMaryvaleBirnamRooseveldt ParkAlexandraLombardy EastBramley ViewParkmoreIllovoHyde ParkBramleyPaulslofSunninghillPineslopesHurlingham ManorBryanstonTsutsumaniWoodmeadNorscot ManorRivoniaHofmeyerSankopanoFlorence MphoshoMarlboro GardensBuccleuchWendywoodFourwaysDouglasdale
Cause: Rand Water supplysource
Active1d ago
Rand Water maintenance at Eikenhof Pump Station is affecting supply to Randburg and Roodepoort systems; alternative water supply is being provided in various areas and streets.
RandburgRoodepoortSundownerHoneydew Eco VillageNorthgateNorthriding AHMsawawa Informal SettlementsKya Sand Informal SettlementsNorthridingBromhofKaree ParkDiepslootCosmo CreekRiversideviewNorthern FarmMafahla
Cause: Rand Water maintenancesource
Source: @JHBWaterAuto-updated every 10 minutes

Upcoming Planned Water Maintenance

Johannesburg Power Outages Today6 planned

Updated 29m ago
Upcoming Planned Water Maintenance
📅 Planned12h ago
Sandton meters to be closed tonight, Saturday, 18 July 2026, from 20:00 until 04:00 tomorrow morning, Sunday, 19 July 2026, affecting Linbro Park, Marlboro, Illovo, Bryanston, and Morningside.
Linbro ParkMarlboroIllovoBryanstonMorningside
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Outage details
Cause: Demand managementETA: Sun, 19 Jul, 04:00source
📅 Planned2d ago
Rand Water maintenance at Eikenhof Pump Station on 17 July 2026 will affect Lenasia Hospital Hill, High Level, and Cosmos Reservoirs, leading to alternative water supply being provided to various points in Region G.
StretfordLenasiaCosmos CityOrange FarmWildebeesfonteinNhlapo Shisa NyamaEnnerdaleMid EnnerdaleMeaty CityMagrossRhema ChurchShoprite ComplexLawley ClinicVuyiswa Home For DisabledThuli HomeTebogo Home For Disabled ChildrenBP GarageThe Shack
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Cause: Rand Water maintenancesource
📅 Planned2d ago
Alternative water supply will be provided due to Rand Water maintenance affecting Region E starting July 17, 2026. Affected areas include Green Valley, Greenstone, Westlake View Estate, Glenhazel, Sandringham, Norwood Park, Savoy Estate, Birnam, Alexandra, Roosevelt, Bramley View, Parkmore, Illovo, Hyde Park, Linden, Hurlingham Manor, Bryanston, Tsutsumani Village, Far East Bank, Marlboro Gardens, Buccleuch, Fourways, Douglasdale, Rivonia Village, and Woodmead.
Green ValleyGreenstoneWestlake View EstateGlenhazelSandringhamNorwood ParkSavoy EstateBirnamAlexandraRooseveltBramley ViewParkmoreIllovoHyde ParkLindenHurlingham ManorBryanstonTsutsumani VillageFar East BankMarlboro GardensBuccleuchFourwaysDouglasdaleRivonia VillageWoodmead
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Cause: Rand Water supplysource
📅 Planned2d ago
Alternative water supply will be provided from 17 July 2026 for customers affected by Rand Water's Eikenhof Pump Station maintenance, supplying Johannesburg Water's Soweto System.
JabavuMofolo CentralMofolo SouthOrlando WestOrlandoZolaJabulaniDobsonvilleChiaweloSenaoaneMapetlaMolapoNalediEmdeniDubeDoornkopSnake ParkPimvilleMeadowlandsFreedom ParkDiepkloofDurban DeepBraamfischerProtea GlenProtea SouthProteaOrlando Ekhaya LabadalaEldoradoparkTshepisongZondi
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Cause: Rand Water maintenancesource
📅 Planned2d ago
Alternative water supply will be provided from 17 July 2026 for customers affected by Rand Water's Eikenhof Pump Station maintenance, supplying Johannesburg Water's Randburg and Roodepoort Systems.
DiepslootCosmo CreekRiversideviewNorthern Farm
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Cause: Rand Water maintenancesource
Source: @JHBWaterAuto-updated every 10 minutes

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. · 30 reservoirs, ~186 suburbs

Yeoville Reservoir

Central systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected.
WorseningHistory →

Parktown 2 Reservoir

Central systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected.
WorseningHistory →

Brixton 1 Reservoir

Commando systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. Outlet closed to build capacity.
WorseningHistory →

Crown Gardens Reservoir

Central systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. No water is expected.
WorseningHistory →

Witpoortjie Reservoir

Roodepoort systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected.
WorseningHistory →

Alexander Park Reservoir

Central systemLow - weak pressure
On bypass. Critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected.
WorseningHistory →

President Park Reservoir

Midrand systemLow - weak pressure
Outlet closed overnight.
WorseningHistory →

Honeydew Tower

Randburg systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected.
WorseningHistory →

Helderkruin Tower

Roodepoort systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. No pumping overnight.
WorseningHistory →

Meadowlands Reservoir

Soweto systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected.
WorseningHistory →

Illovo Tower

Sandton systemLow - weak pressure
No pumping due to power outage
WorseningHistory →

Corriemoor Reservoir

Randburg systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected.
WorseningHistory →

Witpoortjie Tower

Roodepoort systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected.
WorseningHistory →

South Hills Tower

Central systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. No water is expected.
4 suburbs affected: Risana, South Hills, Steeledale, Tulisa Park
WorseningHistory →

Yeoville Pump Station

Central systemLow - weak pressure
No pumping. No water is expected.
4 suburbs affected: Berea, Hillbrow, Kensington, Yeoville
WorseningHistory →

Honeydew Reservoir

Randburg systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected.
WorseningHistory →

Brixton 1 Tower

Commando systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. No pumping due to low reservoir level.
WorseningHistory →

Quellerina Tower

Randburg systemLow - weak pressure
No pumping. No water is expected.
3 suburbs affected: Fairland, Northcliff, Quellerina
WorseningHistory →

Helderkruin Reservoir

Roodepoort systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected.
3 suburbs affected: Helderkruin, Roodekrans, Wilropark
WorseningHistory →

Crown Gardens Tower

Central systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. No water is expected.
WorseningHistory →

Waterval Tower

Randburg systemLow - weak pressure
No pumping. No water is expected.
2 suburbs affected: Bergbron, Northcliff
WorseningHistory →

Lawley Reservoir

Deep South systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected.
1 suburb affected: Lawley Area
Holding steadyHistory →

Kensington B Tower

Randburg systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected.
Affected suburbs not yet mapped
WorseningHistory →

Linden 1 Reservoir

Randburg systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. Poor pressure is expected.
Affected suburbs not yet mapped
WorseningHistory →

Constantia Tower

Roodepoort systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected.
Affected suburbs not yet mapped
WorseningHistory →

Horizon Tower

Roodepoort systemLow - weak pressure
Critically low. Poor pressure to no water is expected.
Affected suburbs not yet mapped
WorseningHistory →

Crosby Pump Station

Commando systemLow - weak pressure
No pumping. Poor incoming supply.
Affected suburbs not yet mapped
WorseningHistory →

Lenasia Hospital Hill Pump Station

Deep South systemLow - weak pressure
Reduced pumping due to low reservoir level.
Affected suburbs not yet mapped
WorseningHistory →

Parktown 2 reservoirs

Central systemLow - weak pressure
The Central System is supplying; however, the South Hills tower ,Crown Gardens reservoir and Parktown 2 reservoirs are critically low and not supplying the zone. The Berea and Alexander Park reservoir outlets are closed overnight to build capacity.
Affected suburbs not yet mapped
NewHistory →

Lenasia Pump Station

Deep South systemLow - weak pressure
No pumping due to low reservoir level.
Affected suburbs not yet mapped
Holding steadyHistory →

Reservoirs on bypass

Supply is being routed around this reservoir while it recovers or is worked on. Pressure may dip at peak times. · 17 reservoirs, ~87 suburbs

Forest Hill Tower

Central systemOn bypass
On bypass. Supplying fairly. Poor pressure may occur.
Holding steadyHistory →

Jabulani Reservoir

Soweto systemOn bypass
On bypass. Poor pressure may occur
Holding steadyHistory →

Dunkeld Reservoir

Sandton systemOn bypass
On bypass. Supplying fairly.
Holding steadyHistory →

Erand Tower

Midrand systemOn bypass
On bypass. Supplying adequately.
Holding steadyHistory →

President Park Tower

Midrand systemOn bypass
On bypass. Supplying fairly. Poor pressure is expected.
Holding steadyHistory →

Linden 1 Tower

Randburg systemOn bypass
On bypass, Supplying fairly.
Holding steadyHistory →

Orange Farm Reservoir

Deep South systemOn bypass
Outlet closed overnight.
ImprovingHistory →

Aeroton Tower

Central systemOn bypass
On bypass. Supplying fairly. Intermittent supply may occur.
2 suburbs affected: Aeroton, Ormonde
Holding steadyHistory →

Ennerdale Reservoir

Deep South systemOn bypass
Outlet closed overnight.
2 suburbs affected: Ennerdale Area, Lawley Area
WorseningHistory →

Aeroton Reservoir

Central systemOn bypass
On bypass. Supplying fairly. Intermittent supply may occur.
1 suburb affected: Diepkloof
Holding steadyHistory →

Hursthill 1 Reservoir

Commando systemOn bypass
On bypass. Supplying fairly. Poor pressure to no water may occur.
1 suburb affected: Braamfontein
Holding steadyHistory →

Hursthill 2 Reservoir

Commando systemOn bypass
On bypass. Supplying fairly. Poor pressure to no water may occur.
1 suburb affected: Braamfontein
Holding steadyHistory →

Lenasia Hospital Hill Reservoir

Deep South systemOn bypass
Outlet closed overnight.
1 suburb affected: Lenasia South Area
WorseningHistory →

Steyn City Reservoir

Midrand systemOn bypass
On bypass. Supplying fairly.
1 suburb affected: Zevenfontein Area
Holding steadyHistory →

HH1

Commando systemOn bypass
The Commando system is supplying fairly. The HH1 and HH2 remains on bypass and supplying, high-lying areas may experience low pressure to no water at times.
Affected suburbs not yet mapped
Holding steadyHistory →

HH2

Commando systemOn bypass
The Commando system is supplying fairly. The HH1 and HH2 remains on bypass and supplying, high-lying areas may experience low pressure to no water at times.
Affected suburbs not yet mapped
Holding steadyHistory →

Erand Central Tower

Midrand systemOn bypass
On bypass. Supplying adequately.
Affected suburbs not yet mapped
Holding steadyHistory →

Recently Restored Water Supply

Updated 29m ago
Recently Restored Water Supply
Restoredreported 5d ago75h 19m
Water supply has been restored in Bryanston following the completion of Eskom's repair work.
BryanstonBantryHobartWest HerfordSaint AudleyAntrim
Cause: Unplanned water interruptionsource
Timeline (4 updates)
  1. Update - Mon, 13 Jul, 07:36
    Unplanned water interruption affecting Bryanston, Bantry, Hobart, West Herford, and Saint Audley, with low pressure, intermittent supply, or no water until repairs are completed; no estimated time of restoration.
    source
  2. Update - Tue, 14 Jul, 16:20
    Unplanned water interruption in Bryanston, Bantry, Hobart, West Herford, Saint Audley, and Antrim due to a burst pipe at Bantry Road and Hobart Road, Bryanston. A new burst was identified and an electricity cable was damaged. Repairs are stalled pending electricity isolation by Eskom; no estimated time of restoration.
    source
  3. Update - Wed, 15 Jul, 17:18
    Unplanned water interruption due to a burst pipe at Bantry Road and Hobart Road, Bryanston, affecting Bantry, Hobart, West Herford, Saint Audley, Antrim, and Bryanston; no estimated time of restoration.
    source
  4. Update - Thu, 16 Jul, 10:55
    Water supply has been restored in Bryanston following the completion of Eskom's repair work.
    source
Restoredreported 8d ago139h 33m
Repairs to the re-burst pipe at Witkoppen Road and Milcliff, Paulshof have been completed. The pipeline is being charged, with full restoration expected within 48 hours; customers may experience low pressure or temporary interruptions during this time.
EdenburgPaulshofRivoniaSunninghillLeeuwkopWaterfallEquestrian EstatePolofields CrossingPolofields Lifestyle EstateWoodmeadKhyber RockWendywood
Cause: Burst pipeETA: Fri, 17 Jul, 01:25source
Timeline (8 updates)
  1. Update - Fri, 10 Jul, 12:03
    Unplanned water interruption due to a burst water pipe at Cnr Witkoppen Road & Milcliff Road in Paulshof. Water supply isolated for repairs affecting Edenburg, Paulshof, and Rivonia. No estimated time of completion.
    source
  2. Update - Sat, 11 Jul, 17:37
    Unplanned water interruption at the corner of Witkoppen Road and Milcliff in Paulshof affecting Edenburg, Paulshof, Rivonia, Sunninghill, Leeuwkop, Waterfall, Equestrian Estate, Polofields Crossing, Polofields Lifestyle Estate, Woodmead and Khyber Rock; repair work is delayed as the pipeline is still draining with no estimated time for restoration.
    source
  3. Update - Sun, 12 Jul, 11:08
    Repairs are underway on a burst pipeline at Witkoppen Road and Milcliff, affecting Edenburg, Paulshof, Rivonia, Sunninghill, Leeuwkop, Waterfall, Equestrian Estate, Polofields Crossing, Polofields Lifestyle Estate, Woodmead, and Khyber Rock. There is currently no estimated time of restoration.
    source
  4. Update - Sun, 12 Jul, 17:08
    Unplanned water interruption at Witkoppen Road and Milcliff in Paulshof affecting Edenburg, Paulshof, Rivonia, Sunninghill, Leeuwkop, Waterfall, Equestrian Estate, Polofields Crossing, Polofields Lifestyle Estate, Woodmead, and Khyber Rock. Repair work has been temporarily suspended and there is currently no estimated time for restoration.
    source
  5. Update - Mon, 13 Jul, 07:34
    Unplanned water interruption due to a burst water pipeline at Witkoppen Road and Milcliff in Paulshof, affecting Paulshof, Edenburg, Rivonia, Sunninghill, Leeuwkop, Waterfall, Equestrian Estate, Polofields Crossing, Polofields Lifestyle Estate, Woodmead, Khyber Rock, and Wendywood; water supply is isolated, repair work is progressing, and there is no estimated time of restoration.
    source
  6. Update - Tue, 14 Jul, 16:35
    Unplanned water interruption due to a burst pipe at Witkoppen Road and Milcliff Road in Paulshof, affecting Paulshof, Rivonia, and Edenburg. Water supply has been shut down; no estimated time of restoration.
    source
  7. Update - Wed, 15 Jul, 20:25
    Unplanned water supply interruption at Witkoppen Road and Milcliff in Paulshof. Repair work is progressing, with welding to take 4-5 hours, followed by a 48-hour curing period, during which 30% water supply capacity will be restored to Paulshof, Rivonia, and Edenburg.
    source
  8. Update - Thu, 16 Jul, 07:36
    Repairs to the re-burst pipe at Witkoppen Road and Milcliff, Paulshof have been completed. The pipeline is being charged, with full restoration expected within 48 hours; customers may experience low pressure or temporary interruptions during this time.
    source
Restoredreported 7d ago21h 49m
Repair work on a burst water pipe at Twelfth Street in Kew has been successfully completed and water supply has been restored to the affected area as of 17:40.
Kew
Cause: Burst pipeETA: Sun, 12 Jul, 17:40source
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Update - Sat, 11 Jul, 17:51
    Unplanned water interruption in Kew due to a burst pipe at Twelfth Street; repair work is temporarily suspended due to safety concerns.
    source
  2. Update - Sun, 12 Jul, 15:40
    Repair work on a burst water pipe at Twelfth Street in Kew has been successfully completed and water supply has been restored to the affected area as of 17:40.
    source
Source: @JHBWaterAuto-updated every 10 minutes

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 7 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.

OurPower is an independent live tracker. We are not affiliated with Johannesburg Water. This page reads public information that Johannesburg Water publishes and translates it into plain language. For official updates, contact Johannesburg Water on 0860 562 874 or johannesburgwater.co.za.
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