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Water Outage in South Hills Today

Patchy water pressure in South Hills
Supply is routed around South Hills Tower - pressure may dip at peak times.
Updated just now

Upcoming planned water work in South Hills

Planned water workETR: Fri, 17 Jul, 18:00
Scheduled start: Fri, 17 Jul, 06:00 (just now)
Planned Eskom maintenance work at Zuikerbosch on 17 July 2026 for 12 hours will affect Sandton, Linksfield, Randjeslaagte, Midrand, South Hills, Crown Gardens, Alan Manor, Aeroton, Eagles Nest, Parktown_Commando System (Brixton, Crosby & Hursthill), Randburg/Roodeport, and Lenasia Exts, resulting in Palmiet pumping at 78% (600 Ml/d), Zwartkopjes pumping at 50% (300Ml), Eikenhof pumping at 78% (600 Ml/d) and Daleside pumping at fill load.
Cause: planned maintenanceLast update: Thu, 21 May, 10:00 (2d ago)View official notice
View official notice imageOfficial Johannesburg Water noticeOfficial Johannesburg Water notice

Reservoir strain affecting South Hills

South Hills is served by 2 local Johannesburg Water reservoirs and towers, fed by 2 bulk systems upstream. 1 is under strain right now. Strain on a reservoir affects pressure, not necessarily supply.

Patchy water pressure
Supply is being routed around a reservoir while it recovers or is worked on. Pressure may drop, or cut out briefly at peak times, usually worst on higher ground.
Johannesburg Water's update: “No pumping overnight.”
Reservoir: South Hills Tower (Central system) - see daily history

Report a water outage in South Hills

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

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

Water supply in South Hills

South Hills receives water from Johannesburg Water via 2 local reservoirs and towers (RW Abattoir Market Direct Feed, South Hills Tower), fed by the Palmiet Pump Station and Palmiet System upstream. Water is fed via multiple sources for redundancy - if any one facility goes on bypass, runs low, or is offline, residents in South Hills can experience reduced pressure or no water until normal supply resumes.

Common causes of water outages in South Hills 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 South Hills today?

Water is still being supplied to South Hills, but patchy water pressure is likely - the reservoir serving the area (South Hills Tower) is under strain. See the reservoir update above for Johannesburg Water's own wording.

Why is my water off in South Hills?

The most common causes of water outages in South Hills 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 South Hills?

Even when there is no specific outage in South Hills, the reservoir or tower that supplies your area can be on bypass or in fair supply, which causes reduced pressure. South Hills is served by 4 JHBWater facilities - if any of them are below normal, your taps may run slow.

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

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

How long does a water outage usually last in South Hills?

Burst pipe repairs in South Hills 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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