Johannesburg Water is dealing with a major burst pipe at the corner of Merino Road and Angus Road in City Deep. To fix the problem, Rand Water has been asked to isolate the Moffat View (Aboutour Market Meter). This may cause low pressure or no water in the affected area while repairs take place. There is no estimated time for restoration yet. Updates will be provided as work progresses.
Key details
- Reason for outage: Major burst pipe at corner of Merino Road and Angus Road, City Deep.
- Area affected: City Deep.
- Who is involved: Johannesburg Water, with Rand Water isolating Moffat View (Aboutour Market Meter).
- Start time: 17:15 on 10 May 2026.
- Current status: Low pressure to no water possible in the affected area.
- Estimated restoration time: Not available yet.
- Updates: To be provided as repairs progress.
- Contact for service queries: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699 or fault@jwater.co.za.
- Official notices source: Johannesburg Water notices.
Frequently asked questions
- City Deep: When will water return after this burst pipe?
There is no estimated time of restoration yet. Updates will be provided as repairs progress. - City Deep: Why is there low pressure or no water in City Deep?
A major burst pipe requires isolation of nearby water lines. This reduces supply to the area until repairs are finished. - Merino Road and Angus Road: What is causing the outage?
A burst pipe at the corner is being repaired, which necessitates shutting off parts of the network. - What should residents do in City Deep during this outage?
Conserve water where possible, report further issues to the provided contact numbers, and monitor for updates from Johannesburg Water. - Where can I get more information about Johannesburg Water notices for City Deep?
Visit the official notices page: Johannesburg Water notices and additional notices at Johannesburg Water notices collection.
For service queries, you can call 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, or email fault@jwater.co.za. For updates, follow Johannesburg Water on their channels or check the notices page linked above.