Johannesburg Water is dealing with a 500mm major burst pipe at the corner of Chorisia Lane and Celtis Crescent in Fourways Gardens. To stop water losses and start repairs, the water supply is shut off. This means low pressure to no water in the affected areas while work goes on. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
Summary of details
- Reason for outage: Unplanned major burst on a 500mm pipe at the corner of Chorisia Lane & Celtis Crescent, Fourways Gardens.
- Affected areas: Dainfern Estate, Dainfern Valley, Fernridge Estate, and surrounding areas.
- Current action: Water supply isolated (closed) to prevent further losses and enable repairs.
- Estimated restoration time: 00:00. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.
- Who is handling it: Johannesburg Water, Communications and Marketing team.
- Contact for service queries:
- Phone: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699
- Email: fault@jwater.co.za
- Facebook: Johannesburg Water
- X: @JHBWater
- Source of notice: Johannesburg Water customer notice.
- Further notices: Visit the official notice page for updates: Johannesburg Water notices.
- More notices: See additional Johannesburg Water notices at this category.
What caused this outage
- The city is experiencing a major burst on a 500mm water pipe.
- To prevent further water loss and to start repairs quickly, the supply was isolated.
- Repairs are underway by Johannesburg Water’s team.
What residents should do during the outage
- Expect low water pressure or no water in the affected areas until repairs are completed.
- Conserve water where you can in preparation for restoration.
- Monitor updates from Johannesburg Water for any changes to the restoration time.
- Use alternative water sources if necessary for essential needs.
- Report issues or request updates via the listed contact channels.
Frequently asked questions
When will water be restored in Dainfern Estate?
The estimated restoration time is 00:00, but updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Why is there no water in Dainfern Valley and Fernridge Estate?
The water supply has been isolated to stop further losses while a major burst is repaired at Chorisia Lane and Celtis Crescent. This causes low pressure or no water in the affected areas.
What areas are affected by this outage?
Areas affected include Dainfern Estate, Dainfern Valley, Fernridge Estate, and surrounding areas.
What should I do while waiting for water to return in Fourways Gardens?
Keep an eye on updates, conserve water, and use alternatives if needed. Contact Johannesburg Water if you have urgent questions.
Source and notices
For the latest official notice, visit the Johannesburg Water notices page: Johannesburg Water notices.