Johannesburg Water is attending to a major burst pipe at the corner of Modjaji Street and Chris Hani Road, Soweto. To repair the pipe, the water supply is switched off in the affected area. Expect low pressure or no water until the repairs are finished. A restoration time is not yet available. More updates will follow as work progresses.
Detailed list of key details
- Reason for outage: Major burst pipe at the corner of Modjaji Street and Chris Hani Road, Soweto.
- Area affected: Pimville Zone 1.
- Impact: Water supply isolated to the affected section; residents may experience low pressure to no water.
- Estimated restoration time: Not available yet. Updates will be provided as repairs progress.
- Date and time of notice: 26 May 2026 – 16:45.
- Organisation: Johannesburg Water, Communication and Marketing.
- Contact for service queries: 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699.
- Official email for faults: fault@jwater.co.za.
- Social media: Facebook – Johannesburg Water; X (Twitter) – @JHBWater.
- Source notice link: Johannesburg Water customer notices.
- Additional notices: More Johannesburg Water notices available at God Is Love – Johannesburg Water notices.
Frequently asked questions about this notice
- When will water be restored to Pimville Zone 1? The exact restoration time is not yet available. Johannesburg Water will provide updates as repairs progress.
- Why is there low pressure or no water in Pimville Zone 1? A major burst pipe at the corner of Modjaji Street and Chris Hani Road requires isolation of the water supply to the affected section, which lowers pressure or stops supply until repairs are complete.
- What area is affected by this outage? Pimville Zone 1 in Soweto is affected.
- What should residents do during this outage? Conserve water where possible, plan for alternative sources if needed, and monitor for updates from Johannesburg Water via their channels.
- How can I report issues or get updates? Call 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, or email fault@jwater.co.za. Follow Johannesburg Water on Facebook or X (@JHBWater) for updates.
- Where can I read more notices from Johannesburg Water? See the official notices page at Johannesburg Water customer notices.
For ongoing updates, visit Johannesburg Water notices and follow their official channels. You can also view more notices at this link.