Johannesburg Water has issued a notice about a planned water supply interruption in parts of the city. The outage is due to essential maintenance on the water network. It affects sections in the northern areas and nearby suburbs. People are advised to prepare for the disruption and follow the steps below to use water sparingly until service is restored.
Key details about the outage
- Date and time of notice: 04 Apr 2026 at 15:15:28
- Location: 194 Pritchard Street, Johannesburg North, Randburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng
- Area affected: northern parts of Johannesburg and surrounding suburbs (including Randburg/Illovo area mentioned in related notices)
- Reason for outage: essential maintenance on the water mains and network upgrade work
- Expected duration: unspecified in the notice; prepare for a temporary disruption until work is completed
- Who is involved: Johannesburg Water and contracted maintenance teams
- What to expect: possible changes in water pressure and temporary outages in affected streets
- Where to get updates: Official Johannesburg Water notices and the source page
- Source and further notices: Johannesburg Water customer notices
- Additional notices: More Johannesburg Water notices
What residents should do during the outage
- Store water ahead of time where possible. Keep enough water for drinking and basic needs.
- Use water sparingly. Reuse for flushing toilets and quick cleaning where safe.
- Boil water for drinking if advised by officials or if supply resumes with concerns about quality.
- Cover and seal stored water to keep it clean.
- Respect posted notices and detours. Do not attempt to repair or bypass the water mains.
- Stay informed by checking the official notices page for updates.
Frequently asked questions
When will water come back to Randburg after the maintenance?
Johannesburg Water has not given a fixed restart time in this notice. Updates will be posted on the official notices page as soon as they are available.
Why is there no water in Illovo and nearby parts of Johannesburg North?
The outage is due to essential maintenance on the water mains in the area. This work requires a temporary halt to supply to ensure safety and upgrade the system.
What should I do if my area still has no water after updates?
Check the Johannesburg Water notices page for the latest information. If the problem persists, report the issue to the official contact channels listed on the notices page.
Where can I read the official notice?
You can read the official notice at the Johannesburg Water notices page linked here: Johannesburg Water customer notices.
For more notices and updates, see more Johannesburg Water notices.