Burst Pipe on Republic Circle, Lombardy West Causes Water Outage in Riverpark and Nearby Areas (4 May 2026)

Johannesburg Water is dealing with a burst pipe on Republic Circle in Lombardy West. Water supply has been turned off to allow repairs. People in the affected areas may have low water pressure or no water for now. There is no fixed time for restoration yet. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. For more details, you can read the official notice from Johannesburg Water.

Detailed details of the outage

• Reason for outage: Burst pipe on Republic Circle, Lombardy West.
• Action taken: Water supply isolated (closed) to allow repairs to begin.
• Date and time of notice: 4 May 2026 – 12:05.
• Areas affected:
  • Riverpark
  • Lombardy East and West
  • Lyndhurst
  • Kew
  • Bramley
  • Rembrandt Park
  • And surrounding areas
• Estimated restoration time: Not yet available.
• Updates: Will be provided as more information becomes available.
• Contact and queries:
  • Phone: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699
  • Email: fault@jwater.co.za
  • Facebook: Johannesburg Water
  • X: @JHBWater
• Source: Johannesburg Water customer notices.

What residents should do during this outage

• Stock up on drinking water if possible and safe to do so.
• Use water sparingly to help those in areas with low pressure or no water.
• Monitor official updates for your area: Riverpark, Lombardy East and West, Lyndhurst, Kew, Bramley, Rembrandt Park.
• Avoid using large amounts of water until supply is restored.
• Report any persistent problems to the numbers above.
• Stay informed through Johannesburg Water’s channels and the source link above.
• For more notices, visit the Johannesburg Water notices page.
• Remember to follow safety and hygiene guidelines while water supply is limited.

Frequently asked questions about this notice

• When will water return in Riverpark?

There is currently no estimated time of restoration for Riverpark. Updates will be posted as soon as they’re available.

• Why is there no water in Lombardy East and West?

The outage is due to a burst pipe on Republic Circle in Lombardy West. Water has been isolated to enable repairs, which may affect Lombardy East and West as well as nearby areas.

• What should residents in Lyndhurst do right now?

Conserve water where you can, store water if possible, and monitor official updates for any restoration news specific to Lyndhurst and nearby areas.

• How can I get updates or report issues?

Call 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, or email fault@jwater.co.za. You can also follow Johannesburg Water on Facebook or X (@JHBWater) for updates.

• Where can I read the official notice?

Visit the source page: Johannesburg Water customer notices.

For more notices, see the Johannesburg Water notices page: Johannesburg Water notices.