Johannesburg Water has a leak on a large diameter pipeline and is working to fix it. This may cause low water pressure or no water in some areas until repairs are finished. Please stay informed through the official channels for updates.
Detailed list of key details
- Reason for outage: Unplanned water interruption due to a leak on a 600mm diameter pipeline.
- Location of the issue: Corner of Clarkson Street and Willow Munto Street, Morninghill.
- Action being taken: Water supply isolated to the affected section to enable repairs.
- Impact areas (affected): Morninghill, Bedford Park, Senderwood, St Andrews.
- Potential further impact: If reservoir levels drop critically, the following areas may also experience interruptions:
- Glenhazel
- Orange Grove
- Bramley
- Linksfield
- Waverley
- Linksfield North
- Bramley Gardens
- Sandringham
- Highlands North
- The Neighbourhood Estate and surroundings
- Estimated restoration time: Not yet available. Updates will follow as repairs progress.
- Reporting and updates: Issued by Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing.
- Contact for service queries:
- Phone: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699
- Email: fault@jwater.co.za
- Facebook: Johannesburg Water
- Twitter/X: @JHBWater
- Source of notice: Johannesburg Water Customer Notices page.
- See more notices at: Johannesburg Water notices.
What you should do during this time
- Conserve water where you can. Use less water until pressure normalises.
- Check your water pressure when using taps and appliances; if pressure is very low, plan accordingly.
- Keep a small reserve of water if your area might experience interruptions during critical reservoir levels.
- Report service issues quickly using the contact details above.
- Check official updates for any changes or restoration times.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the water outage in Morninghill and what areas are affected?
The outage is due to a leak on a 600mm pipeline at the corner of Clarkson Street and Willow Munto Street, Morninghill. Affected areas include Morninghill, Bedford Park, Senderwood, and St Andrews. More areas could be affected if reservoir levels drop.
When will the water come back in Morninghill?
There is no estimated restoration time yet. Johannesburg Water will provide updates as repairs progress.
Why is there low water or no water in Bedford Park and Senderwood?
Water has been isolated to the affected section of the pipeline to allow repairs. This can cause low pressure or no water in Morninghill and nearby areas, including Bedford Park and Senderwood, until repairs are complete.
What should residents do in Glenhazel or Orange Grove if water is interrupted?
These areas may be affected if reservoir levels drop critically. Stay informed through Johannesburg Water updates and use water conservatively until normal supply resumes.
Who can residents contact for updates or faults?
You can call 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, email fault@jwater.co.za, or visit the Johannesburg Water social channels. Official updates appear on their notice pages.
Further notices and helpful links
For more Johannesburg Water notices, visit
Johannesburg Water notices on GodIsLove.
Source: Johannesburg Water customer notices.