Johannesburg Water is dealing with three burst pipes in Robindale. Water supply has been cut off in the area to stop further loss and to start repair work. Residents may experience low water pressure or no water until repairs are finished. There is no estimated time for restoration yet. Updates will be shared as work progresses.
Detailed details about the notice
- Location: Robindale, Johannesburg
- Problem: Three major burst pipes
- Specific streets affected: Eland Road, Rietbok Avenue and Cherry Drive
- Reason for isolation: To prevent further water loss and allow repairs
- Reservoir involved: Linden 2 Reservoir
- Status: Water supply isolated in the affected area
- Current condition: Customers may experience low pressure to no water
- Repair status: Teams mobilising materials and resources to begin repair work
- Estimated restoration time: Not available at this time
- Date of notice: 23 April 2026
- Contact for service queries: Johannesburg Water
- Communication channel for updates: Official channels will provide further information as repairs progress
- Source of notice: Johannesburg Water communications and marketing
- Additional notices: More information available on Johannesburg Water notices page
Frequently asked questions
- When will the water come back in Robindale? There is no estimated time of restoration yet. Updates will be provided as repairs progress by Johannesburg Water.
- Why is there no water in Robindale? Water is temporarily turned off to fix three burst pipes on Eland Road, Rietbok Avenue and Cherry Drive and to prevent further water loss.
- Which areas are affected in Robindale? The Robindale area around Eland Road, Rietbok Avenue and Cherry Drive is affected, with Linden 2 Reservoir involved.
- What should residents do during this outage in Robindale? Expect low pressure or no water. Conserve water where possible and follow updates from Johannesburg Water for restoration timing.
- How can I get updates or report concerns about Robindale water? Use the Johannesburg Water contact channels: phone 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, email fault@jwater.co.za, or visit their Facebook page Johannesburg Water.
- Where can I find more notices from Johannesburg Water? See the official notices page at https://www.johannesburgwater.co.za/media/media-statement/customer-notices/ and more notices at https://godislove.co.za/category/johannesburg-water/