Johannesburg Water has isolated a major burst pipe at 120 Curzon Road in Bryanston. Access to the burst pipe is blocked by two fibre poles and a fibre station. The fibre company has been asked to assist so work can continue. At present, about half of the water supply in the area is affected, and there is no estimated time for repairs to be completed.
Key details
- Incident: Unplanned water interruption due to major burst pipe
- Location: 120 Curzon Road, Bryanston
- Reason for interruption: Burst water pipe blocking repair access
- Obstruction: Two fibre poles and a fibre station blocking access
- Action taken: Water supply isolated to the area
- Impact: Approximately 50% reduction in water supply in Bryanston
- Time: Notice issued 21 April 2026 at 18:00
- Estimated time of completion: Not available yet
- Parties involved: Johannesburg Water technicians, fibre company (assistance requested)
- Communication channels: Fault reports via phone, email, or social media
- Source: Johannesburg Water
- Source link: Johannesburg Water notices
What caused the outage and what is being done
- A major burst water pipe was found and isolated by Johannesburg Water technicians.
- Repair work is hindered by two fibre poles and a fibre station blocking access.
- The fibre company has been contacted for assistance to clear access.
- Water supply has been reduced by about 50% in the affected Bryanston area.
- There is no estimated completion time available yet.
What residents should do
- Conserve water where possible during the interruption.
- Keep taps closed when not in use to preserve pressure in the system.
- Check for updates from Johannesburg Water via their channels.
- For service questions, contact Johannesburg Water using the channels below.
Where to get updates and how to contact
- Phone: 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699
- Email: fault@jwater.co.za
- Facebook: Johannesburg Water
- Twitter/X: @JHBWater
- Source link: Johannesburg Water notices
- More notices: Johannesburg Water notices
Frequently asked questions
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What caused the outage in Bryanston?
The outage is due to a major burst water pipe at 120 Curzon Road, Bryanston. Access to the pipe is blocked by two fibre poles and a fibre station, requiring coordination with the fibre company to proceed.
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When will water be back in Bryanston?
There is no estimated time of completion yet. Repairs are underway and access is being cleared.
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How much water is affected in Bryanston?
Approximately 50% of the water supply is affected in the Bryanston area.
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What should residents do during this outage in Bryanston?
Conserve water, keep taps closed when not in use, and wait for updates from Johannesburg Water via phone, email, or social media.
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Who is handling the repairs in Bryanston?
Johannesburg Water technicians are working on the burst pipe. The fibre company has been contacted for assistance to clear access.