Johannesburg Water is currently dealing with a burst pipe on a 450mm main along Lyndhurst Road. The supply to nearby areas has been isolated to begin repair work. Residents may experience low water pressure or no water while work is underway. There is no estimated time for restoration yet, and updates will be provided as the job progresses.
Key details
- Reason for outage: Burst 450mm water pipeline on Lyndhurst Road, requiring repairs to restore supply.
- Location affected: Lyndhurst Road area, including Riverpark, Lombardy East, Lombardy West, Lyndhurst, Sunningdale, and surrounding areas.
- Affected areas: Riverpark; Lombardy East and West; Lyndhurst; Sunningdale; surrounding areas.
- Status: Water supply isolated to allow repairs to commence.
- Current water pressure: Customers may experience low water pressure or no water.
- Estimated restoration time: Not available at this time. Further updates will be provided as work progresses.
- Issued by: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
- How to get service queries: Phone: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699; Email: fault@jwater.co.za; Facebook: Johannesburg Water; X: @JHBWater.
- Source: See the official notice at Johannesburg Water’s site.
What caused this outage?
The outage is caused by a burst on a 450mm water pipeline on Lyndhurst Road. To repair the burst safely and restore supply, the water supply has been shut off to the affected section.
What should residents do during this outage?
- Conserve water where possible while pressure is low or water is unavailable.
- Check for updates from Johannesburg Water for changes to the restoration time.
- Report urgent water issues through the provided contact channels: call, email, or social media.
- Plan for potential inconvenience and consider alternative water supplies if necessary.
Where is this happening?
The affected areas are in and around Lyndhurst Road, specifically including Riverpark, Lombardy East and West, Lyndhurst, Sunningdale, and nearby areas.
Where can I get more information?
Updates will be posted by Johannesburg Water as the repair progresses. For the official notice, visit the source page: Johannesburg Water notices.
For more Johannesburg Water notices, you can browse here: Johannesburg Water notices.
Frequently asked questions
- When will water return to Riverpark and Lyndhurst after the Lyndhurst Road burst? There is currently no estimated restoration time. Updates will follow as repairs progress.
- Why is there no water in Lombardy East and West during the Lyndhurst Road burst? The 450mm pipeline burst requires isolating the supply to allow repairs, which can affect pressure or cut water supply in surrounding areas including Lombardy East and West.
- What should residents of Sunningdale do during this outage? Expect reduced pressure or no water. Use stored water if available and monitor updates from Johannesburg Water.
- How can I contact Johannesburg Water for updates or to log a fault in Lyndhurst? Call 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, email fault@jwater.co.za, or reach them on Facebook or X (Twitter) at @JHBWater.
- Where can I read the official notice about this interruption for Lyndhurst Road? The official notice is on Johannesburg Water’s media and notices page: Customer notices.