Johannesburg Water has reported an unplanned water interruption in Florida due to a burst pipe on Hendrik Potgieter Road. To carry out repairs and to allow City Power Johannesburg to fix a damaged electrical cable, water supply has been isolated at the Florida North Tower. Residents in the affected area may experience low water pressure or no water until repairs are completed. The restoration time is estimated at 17:00 today. Updates will be provided as work progresses.
Detailed list of key details
- Reason for outage: Burst pipe on Hendrik Potgieter Road, Florida, requiring water supply isolation to facilitate repairs.
- Affected area: Florida, including the Florida North Tower.
- Reason for isolation: To enable repairs and to allow City Power Johannesburg to repair an electrical cable damaged during excavation.
- Estimated restoration time (ETR): 17:00 today.
- Origin of notice: Johannesburg Water Communications and Marketing.
- Who is involved: Johannesburg Water and City Power Johannesburg.
- Time of notice: 16 April 2026 – 11:50.
- Impact: Low water pressure or no water in the affected area.
- How to get updates: Further updates will be provided as repairs progress.
- Contact channels for service queries:
- Phone: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699
- Email: fault@jwater.co.za
- Facebook: Johannesburg Water
- X: @JHBWater
- Source link: Johannesburg Water notices
Frequently asked questions
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Where is the water outage in Florida North Tower and when will it end?
In Florida, near Hendrik Potgieter Road, Florida North Tower is affected. The estimated restoration time is 17:00 today. -
Why is there no water in Florida?
A burst pipe on Hendrik Potgieter Road requires water supply to be isolated to allow repairs. The situation also involves repairing an electrical cable damaged during excavation by City Power Johannesburg. -
What areas are affected in Florida?
The affected area is Florida, specifically including the Florida North Tower. -
What should residents do while waiting for water to return in Florida?
– Manage water use carefully due to low pressure.
– Monitor for updates from Johannesburg Water.
– Use stored water for essential needs where possible. -
How can I get updates about the repair progress in Florida?
Check for updates from Johannesburg Water via their channels, and watch for further notices as repairs progress. Source: Johannesburg Water notices page. -
Where can I report issues or get more information about the Florida outage?
Call 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, email fault@jwater.co.za, or visit Johannesburg Water social channels.
More Johannesburg Water notices can be found here: Johannesburg Water notices.
More information
For the latest updates and official statements, visit the Johannesburg Water notices page: Customer notices.