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Water Outage in Craigavon Today

Water outage reported in Craigavon
Live updates below.
Updated 4m ago

Current water outages affecting Craigavon

Burst pipe / unplanned interruption
First reported: Thu, 22 Oct, 12:09 (1d ago)
Unplanned water interruption due to a burst water pipeline at the corner of Winnie Mandela Drive and Witkoppen Road in Fourways. Teams are on site, repairs are underway, and customers may experience low to no pressure. Water was initially isolated on 22 October 2026, and repairs resumed today, 23 October 2026.
Streets affected: Winnie Mandela Drive, Witkoppen Road
Cause: burst pipeLast update: Fri, 23 Oct, 10:55 (12h ago)View official notice
View official notice imageOfficial Johannesburg Water notice
Burst pipe / unplanned interruption
First reported: Wed, 21 Oct, 14:50 (2d ago)
Unplanned water interruption due to a burst pipe on Crawford Drive in Douglasdale, affecting Douglasdale, Norscot, and Craigavon; repairs are underway, and customers may experience low to no water supply.
Street affected: Crawford Drive
Cause: burst pipeView official notice
View official notice imageOfficial Johannesburg Water notice

Reservoir status for Craigavon

Craigavon is served by 1 local Johannesburg Water reservoir and tower. All of the ones currently reporting are supplying normally. Readings are from Johannesburg Water's board of Fri, 23 Oct.

Supplying normally

Report a water outage in Craigavon

Call Johannesburg Water on 0860 562 874 to report a burst pipe, no water, or low pressure in Craigavon. Available 24/7.

You can also report online at johannesburgwater.co.za.

Water supply in Craigavon

Craigavon receives water from Johannesburg Water via 1 local reservoir and tower (Bryanston Reservoir). Water is fed via multiple sources for redundancy - if any one facility goes on bypass, runs low, or is offline, residents in Craigavon can experience reduced pressure or no water until normal supply resumes.

Common causes of water outages in Craigavon include burst pipes, planned maintenance isolations, demand-management meter closures during low reservoir periods, and upstream Rand Water supply problems. This page checks for all of these every time it loads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there water in Craigavon today?

Yes, there is currently a water outage reported affecting Craigavon. See the live update above for details and the estimated restoration time.

Why is my water off in Craigavon?

The most common causes of water outages in Craigavon are: burst pipes (especially older infrastructure), planned maintenance isolations of upstream reservoirs, demand-management closures when reservoir levels drop, or upstream Rand Water supply issues. Check the sections above to see if any of these apply right now.

Why is my water pressure low in Craigavon?

Even when there is no specific outage in Craigavon, the reservoir or tower that supplies your area can be on bypass or in fair supply, which causes reduced pressure. Craigavon is served by 1 JHBWater facility - if any of them are below normal, your taps may run slow.

How do I report a burst pipe or water outage in Craigavon?

Call Johannesburg Water on 0860 562 874 to report a burst pipe, no water, or low pressure in Craigavon. The line is open 24/7. You can also report online at johannesburgwater.co.za.

How long does a water outage usually last in Craigavon?

Burst pipe repairs in Craigavon typically take 4-24 hours depending on severity. Planned maintenance is usually completed within the stated time window. Rand Water supply issues can take longer - sometimes 1-3 days. Check the outage details above for the current estimate.

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 directly.
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