Johannesburg Water is dealing with a burst water pipe at the corner of 12th Avenue and Rivonia Road in Edenburg. Water supply has been isolated to allow repairs. There is no estimated time for restoration yet. Updates will be shared as work progresses.
Detailed list of key details
- Reason for outage: Burst pipe in Edenburg; water supply isolated to allow repairs.
- Location of incident: Corner of 12th Avenue and Rivonia Road, Edenburg.
- Affected areas: 12th Avenue; Rietfontein Road; Delarey Street; Homestead Road.
- Time and date: 15 April 2026 – 14:45.
- Current status: Teams on site, sourcing materials for repairs.
- Estimated time for restoration (ETR): Not yet available.
- Communication: Further updates will be provided as work progresses.
- Contact for service queries: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699; fault@jwater.co.za.
- Source: Johannesburg Water notices.
What caused this outage and where it affects
- The cause is a burst water pipe in the Edenburg area.
- Water supply has been turned off in the affected streets to allow repairs to start safely.
- People living or working in the affected areas along 12th Avenue, Rietfontein Road, Delarey Street and Homestead Road may be impacted.
What residents should do during the outage
- Conserve water where possible until repairs are finished.
- Report any additional issues to the listed contact channels.
- Follow official updates for an estimated restoration time as soon as it becomes available.
- Stay safe around the repair site and obey any directions from Johannesburg Water staff on site.
Where to get updates and more notices
- Official notices page: Johannesburg Water notices.
- More Johannesburg Water notices: More notices.
Frequently asked questions
- What areas are affected by the Edenburg burst pipe outage? The outage affects 12th Avenue, Rietfontein Road, Delarey Street and Homestead Road in Edenburg.
- When will water come back to Edenburg after the pipe burst? There is no estimated time for restoration yet. Updates will be provided as work progresses.
- Why is water supply isolated in Edenburg? To ensure repairs can be carried out safely on the burst pipe.
- How can I contact Johannesburg Water for service queries in Edenburg? Call 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, or email fault@jwater.co.za.
- Where can I read the latest Johannesburg Water notices for Edenburg? On the official notices page: Johannesburg Water notices.