Johannesburg Water has issued a notice about an unplanned water interruption affecting several areas in the Johannesburg region. A major burst pipe needs repair, and water supply has been isolated to ensure safety and prevent further loss. A contractor is on site assessing the damage and planning the repairs. There is no estimated time for completion at this stage, and residents will receive updates as work progresses.
Key details
- Reason for outage: Major water pipe burst on Lakeview drive, Lakeside, Modderfontein.
- Location of incident: Lakeview drive, Lakeside, Modderfontein, Johannesburg.
- Affected areas: Longmeadow, Heritage, Modderfontein, Lakeside and surrounding areas.
- Current status: Water supply isolated (closed) to allow safe repair work.
- Who is involved: Johannesburg Water teams and a contracted repair team on site.
- Timeframe: No estimated completion time at this moment; updates will follow as work progresses.
- Contact for service queries:
- Phone: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699
- Email: fault@jwater.co.za
- Facebook: Johannesburg Water
- X: @JHBWater
Reasons and impact
- The outage is due to a burst pipe requiring immediate repair to stop further water loss and ensure safety for workers and residents.
- Water supply will remain off in the affected areas until repairs are complete and safety checks are finished.
- Updates will be provided as the repair progresses.
What residents should do during the outage
- Conserve water where possible in all affected areas.
- Stay updated through official channels for the latest repair times.
- Only contact Johannesburg Water with urgent service queries via the channels listed above.
Where to get more information
For ongoing updates and notices from Johannesburg Water, visit the source page: Johannesburg Water notices.
For more Johannesburg Water notices and related updates, you can also browse here: Johannesburg Water notices.
Frequently asked questions
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When will water return to Lakeview drive and Lakeside?
There is no estimated completion time yet. Updates will be shared as work progresses. -
Why is there no water in Modderfontein?
The water supply has been isolated due to a major burst pipe on Lakeview drive, to allow safe repairs and prevent further loss. Areas including Modderfontein are affected. -
What areas are affected by this outage in Lakeside?
Longmeadow, Heritage, Modderfontein, Lakeside and surrounding areas are affected. -
Who is repairing the burst pipe in Lakeview drive?
A contractor has been appointed and is on site conducting assessment and repairs, under the supervision of Johannesburg Water. -
How can I report a service query about this outage?
Phone 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, or email fault@jwater.co.za. You can also check Johannesburg Water on Facebook or X: @JHBWater for updates.