REMINDER: Johannesburg Water unplanned WATER SHUTDOWN in these areas this week

Johannesburg Water has reminded customers of an unplanned water shutdown in several areas in the City of Johannesburg this week.

JOHANNESBURG WATER LISTS AREAS FACING WATER SHUTDOWN

Johannesburg Water notified of the following areas:

• Alexandra – all streets are expected to be without water on 24 October 2023 from 7am to 7pm. The reason for the interruption is the decommissioning of three existing valves.
• Aeroton and Ormonde View – various streets are expected to be affected on 24 October from 7am to 6pm. The impact is reduced pressure to no water in high-lying areas. The reason for the interruption is the cleaning of the Aeroton Tower.

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HIGH-LYING AREAS TO SUFFER THE MOST IN JOBURG

• Johannesburg CBD, Newtown and Selby – various streets will be affected from 20 October to 22 October from 6pm to 4pm. The impact on customers will be reduced pressure to no water in high-lying areas. The interruption is due to the removal of pump set 1 at Hector Norris Pump Station. Roaming water tankers will be provided by Johannesburg Water.
• President Park Ext 32, 53, 68 and 70 – the streets affected include President, Pretorius, Steyn, Mooderfontein, Allan and Republic Roads on 26 October from 9am to 6pm. The impact on customers is no water and the reason for the interruption is tier-in of a new infrastructure. Roaming water trucks will be stationed at the corner of President and Steyn Roads, along Pretorius Road (opposite the Royal Christian School).

CALL FOR WATER LEAKS TO BE ADDRESSED

Meanwhile, WaterCAN, an initiative of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), has called for Rand Water and Johannesburg Water to address widespread water leaks amid the ongoing water crisis.
Over the past year, Gauteng has witnessed a disturbing increase in water challenges, marked by frequent shutdowns, water shedding and now “water shifting”.
This crisis has left numerous communities without water for days, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive solutions.

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• ALSO READ: ActionSA seeks answers regarding implementation of Water Shifting (Shedding) in Gauteng

According to WaterCAN, the situation has reached a critical point, with cities like Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni routinely losing 30% to 34% of their water to leaks and losses, while Emfuleni experiences an alarming 71% loss.

ALSO READ: WaterCAN calls for urgent action to address widespread water leaks

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