Johannesburg Water has announced an unplanned water interruption on Katherine Street in Barlow Park. A 600mm pipe is being repaired and water supply is temporarily disrupted in nearby areas. A welder has arrived on site and repair work is ongoing. There is currently no estimated time of restoration. Further updates will be shared as they become available.
Key details
- Reason for outage: Repair work on a 600mm water pipe on Katherine Street, Barlow Park.
- Location affected: Katherine Street in Barlow Park.
- Areas affected: Bryanston, Morningside, Illovo.
- Status: Repair in progress; welder on site.
- Estimated restoration time: Not yet available (ETR not provided).
- Date and time of notice: 25 April 2026 – 11:45.
- Actions being taken: On-site repairs of the damaged pipe; updates will follow as available.
- Contact for service queries: Phone 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699; Email fault@jwater.co.za.
- Source: Johannesburg Water communications notice. See more notices at Johannesburg Water notices.
- Related notices: More Johannesburg Water notices can be found at Johannesburg Water notices hub.
What caused the outage
- There is a fault on a 600mm pipeline on Katherine Street, Barlow Park.
- Repair work is required to fix the pipe and restore normal supply.
What residents should do
- Expect possible water shortages in affected areas until repair completes.
- Use water sparingly and avoid non-essential usage during this period.
- Stay updated by checking Johannesburg Water channels for new information.
- Report any water-related issues or outages to the contact numbers or email above.
Frequently asked questions
- In Illovo, when will water be back on? There is currently no estimated time of restoration for the Katherine Street pipe repair. Updates will be issued as they become available.
- Why is there no water in Morningside? The outage is due to a repair on a 600mm pipe on Katherine Street, which affects nearby areas including Morningside. Repairs are underway and an estimated restoration time has not yet been provided.
- What areas are affected in Bryanston during the outage? Bryanston is listed as one of the affected areas along with Morningside and Illovo due to the pipe repair on Katherine Street.
- Who can I contact for more information about the outage in Illovo? You can call 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, or email fault@jwater.co.za for updates specific to Illovo.
- Where can I read more about this incident? Visit the official notice at Johannesburg Water customer notices for this and other updates.