Johannesburg Water reports an unplanned water interruption due to a burst pipe at the corner of Carlin Terrace and Murray Street in Oakdene. Repairs have begun and water is currently isolated. Residents in the affected area may experience low water pressure or no water until the issue is resolved. An estimated restoration time is 15:30 today, with updates provided as work progresses.
Details of the outage
- Reason: Burst pipe at the corner of Carlin Terrace and Murray Street in Oakdene; water isolated to begin repairs
- Affected areas: Murray Street, Carlin Terrace, High Street
- Location: Oakdene, Johannesburg
- Origin time: 28 March 2026 – 10:10
- Estimated restoration: 15:30
- What residents may experience: Low water pressure or no water during repairs
- Issuing body: Johannesburg Water Communications and Marketing
- Updates: To be provided as work progresses
- Service queries: Phone 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699; Email fault@jwater.co.za; Facebook: Johannesburg Water; X: @JHBWater
What residents should do
- Conserve water where possible during the interruption.
- Check for updates from Johannesburg Water for any changes to the restoration time.
- If you rely on water for essential needs, plan alternative sources until restoration is complete.
- For urgent issues or service queries, contact the numbers or channels listed above.
Where to find more information
For official notices and updates, visit the source page: Johannesburg Water customer notices.
To view more Johannesburg Water notices, visit: More Johannesburg Water notices.
Frequently asked questions
- In Oakdene, when will water return to Murray Street? Water is expected to be restored by 15:30, subject to progress of repairs. Updates will be shared as work continues.
- Why is there no water on Carlin Terrace? A burst pipe at the corner of Carlin Terrace and Murray Street requires repairs, so water has been isolated to contain the issue and fix the pipe.
- What areas are affected on 28 March 2026? Murray Street, Carlin Terrace, and High Street in Oakdene.
- What should I do while water is off in Oakdene? Conserve water, plan for alternatives if you depend on consistent supply, and monitor updates from Johannesburg Water.
- How can I contact Johannesburg Water for updates? Call 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, email fault@jwater.co.za, or check Johannesburg Water on Facebook or X (@JHBWater).