Johannesburg Water is currently attending to a major burst pipe in Doornfontein. Affected areas may experience low pressure to no water while the Berea outlet is isolated for repair work. There is no estimated restoration time at the moment, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Key details
- Reason for outage: Major burst pipe on the direct line of the Berea outlet at the corner of Sivewright Avenue and Beit Street, Doornfontein
- Location: Corner of Sivewright Avenue & Beit Street, Doornfontein
- Area affected: Doornfontein
- Impact: Berea outlet isolated for investigations and repairs; customers supplied by this system may experience low pressure to no water
- Time started: 9 May 2026, 13:50
- Estimated restoration: Not available yet
- Communication: Updates to follow as information becomes available
- 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
- X: @JHBWater
What to do during the outage
- Expect reduced water pressure or no water in affected areas.
- Use water sparingly if it becomes available.
- Monitor updates from Johannesburg Water for restoration timing.
- If water is restored briefly, run taps slowly to stabilise pressure.
- Contact Johannesburg Water via the channels above if you have urgent questions.
Where to get more information
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Frequently asked questions
- Do you know which areas are affected in Doornfontein? The outage affects Doornfontein as the Berea outlet is isolated to allow for repairs on the burst pipe near the corner of Sivewright Avenue and Beit Street.
- Why is there low water pressure in Doornfontein? The Berea outlet is being isolated for investigations and repairs, which reduces water supply in connected areas, causing low pressure or no water.
- When will the water be back in Doornfontein? There is no estimated time of restoration at this moment. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
- What should residents do while the outage lasts in Doornfontein? Conserve water, monitor updates from Johannesburg Water, and contact them if you have urgent needs.
- Who should I contact for urgent queries about Doornfontein water? Call 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, or email fault@jwater.co.za.