Johannesburg Water is fixing a burst pipe on Lingerent Road in Sunninghill. To protect the area and speed up repairs, water supply has been turned off. The team is sourcing materials to complete the repairs. Some residents may have low water pressure or no water at all until repairs are finished. There is no estimated time for restoration yet. Updates will be provided as work progresses.
Key details
- Reason for outage: Burst pipe on Lingerent Road, Sunninghill
- Area affected: Lingerent Road, Nakuru, Tilting, Umber Street
- Current status: Water supply isolated to prevent further loss while repairs are carried out
- Timing: No estimated time of restoration available yet
- Communications: Updates will be provided as progress is made
- Support: Service queries can be logged via phone, email, or social media
- Source of notice: Johannesburg Water communications team
What happened and why
- A burst water pipe was detected on Lingerent Road, Sunninghill.
- To prevent further water loss and damage, the water supply to the area has been isolated.
- Repair crews are on site and sourcing materials to resume repairs.
- Until repairs are complete, residents may experience low water pressure or no water.
Action for residents
- Expect possible low pressure or no water in the affected areas: Lingerent Road, Nakuru, Tilting, Umber Street.
- Conserve water where possible until supply is restored.
- Stay updated by checking official notices and social channels.
- For queries, contact Johannesburg Water using the provided channels:
- Phone: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699
- Email: fault@jwater.co.za
- Facebook: Johannesburg Water
- Twitter/X: @JHBWater
Where to get updates
More information and updates will be posted by Johannesburg Water. Visit their official notice page at Johannesburg Water customer notices. For more notices from Johannesburg Water, you can explore more Johannesburg Water notices.
Frequently asked questions
- In Lingerent Road, when will water return? There is currently no estimated time of restoration. Updates will follow as repairs progress.
- Why is there no water in Nakuru, Sunninghill? A burst pipe on Lingerent Road requires isolation of the water supply to allow safe and effective repairs, which may affect Nakuru and nearby streets.
- What areas are affected by the outage? Lingerent Road, Nakuru, Tilting, and Umber Street in Sunninghill.
- What should residents do during the outage in Tilting? Conserve water where possible and monitor for updates from Johannesburg Water.
- Who can I contact for updates about Umber Street? Johannesburg Water fault line: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699 or fault@jwater.co.za.