Johannesburg Water is currently working to fix a re-burst water pipe in the area that was repaired on Monday, 30 March 2026. The repair is ongoing and water supply to the affected area has been turned off to complete the work. No estimated time of restoration is available yet. The situation affects Country View and Savanna Hills Estate in Midrand. Updates will be provided as work progresses. For more information, you can read the full notice on the official source here: Johannesburg Water notices. For more notices from Johannesburg Water, visit this page.
Key details
- Date and time of notice: 02 April 2026 – 13:50
- Location: Country View, Midrand
- Program status: Unplanned water interruption due to re-burst pipe
- Previous work: Section previously repaired on Monday, 30 March 2026
- Current action: Isolated (closed) water supply; customised repair coupling being prepared in workshop
- Affected areas: Country View; Savanna Hills Estate
- Repair plan: Return to site to complete repairs after installing the customised coupling
- Estimated restoration time: Not yet available
- Contacts for service queries: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699; fault@jwater.co.za
The reason for the outage
The outage is due to a re-burst pipe at the section that had been repaired on 30 March 2026. To prevent further leaks and ensure a lasting fix, the water supply to Country View and Savanna Hills Estate has been shut off while a customised repair coupling is made and the final repairs are carried out.
What residents should do
- Expect no water supply in the affected areas until restoration is confirmed.
- Monitor the official notices for updates and a restored time estimate.
- Contact Johannesburg Water using the provided phone lines or email if you experience extended outages or have questions.
- Plan water usage accordingly and keep a reserve of clean water for essential needs if possible.
- Check local information channels for live progress reports from the Johannesburg Water team.
Frequently asked questions
- Country View water outage — When will water return? There is currently no estimated time of restoration. Updates will be shared as work progresses.
- What areas are affected in Midrand? The affected areas are Country View and Savanna Hills Estate.
- Why is there a water outage in Savanna Hills Estate? A re-burst pipe in the area requires a bespoke repair and testing, so the supply has been shut off to complete the fix.
- Who can I contact for updates about Country View water service? Call 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, or email fault@jwater.co.za.
- Where can I find the official notice for this outage in one place? See the Johannesburg Water notices page: customer notices.