Johannesburg Water reports an unplanned water interruption due to a major burst on a 600mm pipe on Katherine Street in Barlow Park. The issue affects the supply to several reservoirs and household users in the area. Repairs are underway but there is no estimated time for restoration yet. Residents are asked to use water sparingly while the teams work to resolve the fault.
Key details
- Reason for outage: Major 600mm burst pipe on Katherine Street, Barlow Park
- Location: Katherine Street, Barlow Park, Johannesburg
- Impacted area: Reservoirs supplying Bryanston, Morningside and Illovo
- Affected reservoirs: Bryanston reservoir, Morningside reservoir, Illovo reservoir
- Status: Water supply isolated to begin repairs
- Impact: Immediate loss of supply is prevented due to existing storage in reservoirs
- Urgent guidance: Residents should use water sparingly during repairs
- Estimated restoration time: Not yet known; updates will follow as progress is made
- Contact for queries: Johannesburg Water communications channels
- Source notice: 23 April 2026, 14:00
- Source link: Johannesburg Water customer notices
- More notices: More Johannesburg Water notices
What residents can do
- Use water sparingly and avoid wasting any water
- Run only necessary taps and appliances
- Store a small amount of water for essential use if you are in a high-demand area
- Check the Johannesburg Water channels for updates on restoration progress
- Report leaks or service issues through the provided contact options
Frequently asked questions about this notice
What is causing the outage in Katherine Street and Barlow Park?
The outage is caused by a major 600mm burst pipe on Katherine Street in Barlow Park, which supplies the Bryanston, Morningside and Illovo reservoirs.
Which areas may be affected by the outage?
Supply to Bryanston, Morningside and Illovo reservoirs is affected, as these reservoirs feed surrounding homes and businesses in those areas.
When will water be restored to Illovo?
There is no estimated time of restoration yet. Repairs are in progress and updates will be provided as they become available.
Why are reservoirs not yet empty despite the leak?
The affected reservoirs currently have storage capacity, which helps prevent an immediate loss of water supply to customers.
What should residents do while repairs are ongoing?
Residents should use water sparingly and avoid unnecessary usage while the repairs continue.
How can I get updates or report issues?
Updates will be provided by Johannesburg Water as repairs progress. For queries, contact Johannesburg Water through the channels listed in the notice.