Johannesburg Water is dealing with a major pipe burst in Cosmo City, Extension 6. Water supply to nearby areas is disrupted while crews repair the 400mm steel pipe. There is no fixed time for when water will be back. Keep an eye out for updates as work progresses.
Key details
- Reason for outage: Burst 400mm steel pipe at Central Republic, Cosmo City, Extension 6.
- Areas affected: Extensions 3, 4 and 6 in Cosmo City.
- Current status: Maintenance work underway; water supply disrupted.
- Estimated time to restore: Not yet known; no restoration time provided.
- What’s being done: Johannesburg Water teams are standing by to repair the burst pipe.
- Where to get updates: Updates will be provided as work progresses.
- Contact for service queries:
• Phone: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699
• Email: fault@jwater.co.za - Official notices source: Johannesburg Water customer notices.
What you should do during the outage
- Store water safely for essential needs if you have a reservoir or tank.
- Avoid drinking water until advised; use boiled or treated water if advised by authorities.
- Report ongoing outages or low pressure to the contact channels above.
- Follow Johannesburg Water notices for updates.
- Share important information with neighbours who may rely on you for updates.
Frequently asked questions
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Cosmo City Extension 6 water outage: When will the water be back?
There is no estimated time for restoration yet. Updates will be provided as the work progresses. -
Why is there no water in Cosmo City Extensions 3, 4 and 6?
The interruption is due to a burst 400mm pipe at Central Republic, Cosmo City Extension 6, affecting supply to Extensions 3, 4 and 6. -
What areas are affected by this outage?
Extensions 3, 4 and 6 in Cosmo City are affected. -
How can I get updates about the outage?
Updates will be posted by Johannesburg Water as the maintenance progresses. For direct queries, call 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, or email fault@jwater.co.za. -
Where can I find more notices from Johannesburg Water?
See the official notices at Johannesburg Water customer notices and related updates at Johannesburg Water notices.