Johannesburg Water has a burst pipe on Northfield Avenue, Northfield that requires urgent repairs. Water supply will be isolated to allow the fix. Customers in the affected area may experience low water pressure or no water from 06:00 on 08 April 2026 until repairs are completed. There is no estimated time for restoration yet. More updates will be provided as the work progresses. For the latest notices, see the official source at Johannesburg Water customer notices.
Key details of the notice
- Reason for outage: Unplanned burst pipe (600mm) on Northfield Avenue, Northfield
- When repairs start: Wednesday, 08 April 2026 at 06:00
- Water supply action: Supply will be isolated to permit repairs
- Possible water impact: Low water pressure to no water in affected area
- Affected areas: Riverpark, Kew, Lombardy East and West, Bramley, Lyndhurst, Melrose Arch, Sandringham, Glenhazel, Rembrandt Park, Savoy, Silvamonte, parts of Alexandra, Sunningdale
- Restoration time: Not yet estimated; updates to follow as repairs progress
- Contact for service queries: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699
- Email for faults: fault@jwater.co.za
- Official notices source: Johannesburg Water
- Additional notices: See more at Johannesburg Water notices
What residents should do during the outage
- Store water where possible prior to the outage start time
- Use water sparingly and avoid waste during low pressure or no water conditions
- Protect plumbing from pressure changes by keeping taps closed when water returns
- Report issues promptly through the provided contact channels
- Check for updates from Johannesburg Water for progress and any changes
Frequently asked questions
- When will the water return to Riverpark and Kew? There is no estimated time of restoration yet. Johannesburg Water will provide updates as repairs progress.
- Why is there no water in Lombardy East and West and Bramley? A 600mm burst pipe on Northfield Avenue requires isolation of the water supply to carry out repairs, which reduces or stops water flow in the affected areas.
- What should residents in Melrose Arch do? Expect possible low pressure or no water. Follow updates and conserve water until supply stabilises.
- How can I report issues or get more information for Lyndhurst? Call 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, or email fault@jwater.co.za for faults and updates.
- Where can I find more notices from Johannesburg Water for this outage? Visit the official notices page at Johannesburg Water customer notices.