Johannesburg Water is carrying out repairs on a 600mm burst pipe on Bowling Road in Gallo Manor. Water supply to the area has been isolated to enable the repairs. There is no estimated time of restoration yet. Updates will be provided as soon as new information is available. For more details, you can read the official notice here: Johannesburg Water – Customer Notices.
Details of the outage
- Reason: 600mm burst pipe on Bowling Road, Gallo Manor, requiring repair work.
- Status: Water supply isolated (closed) to the affected areas.
- Affected areas include:
- Woodmead
- Khyber Rock
- Sunninghill
- Edenburg
- Megawatt Park
- Parts of Paulshof
- Some areas supplied by the Midrand Depot
- Time: The notice was issued on 06 April 2026 at 11:00.
- ETR: There is currently no estimated time of restoration. Updates will be shared as information becomes available.
- Source: Johannesburg Water Communication and Marketing, Joburg Vikela Amanzi, Protect Our Tomorrow.
What residents should do
- Keep taps closed to avoid water wastage and potential loss when the supply returns.
- Use stored water for essential needs (drinking, cooking, washing) until restoration is confirmed.
- Monitor official updates for any changes to restoration time.
- When water returns, run taps slowly to clear air and sediment, starting with the highest points in your property.
- Report any persistent low pressure or service issues to Johannesburg Water through their official channels.
- For more details and updates, visit the official notice page and the Johannesburg Water notices hub linked below.
Frequently asked questions
When will water return in Woodmead?
There is no estimated time of restoration yet for Woodmead. Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.
Why is there no water in Sunninghill?
The interruption is due to a burst 600mm pipe on Bowling Road. Water supply to affected areas, including Sunninghill, has been shut off to allow repairs.
Which areas are affected in Edenburg and Megawatt Park?
Edenburg and Megawatt Park are among the affected areas where water supply has been isolated for the duration of the repairs. Other affected areas include Woodmead, Khyber Rock, and parts of Paulshof, plus some areas served by the Midrand Depot.
What should residents in Paulshof do during the outage?
Residents in Paulshof should conserve water, use stored supplies for essential needs, and await the restoration updates. Follow the official notices for the latest information.
Where can I find the official notice and more Johannesburg Water notices?
You can read the official notice at the Johannesburg Water notices page: Johannesburg Water – Customer Notices. For more notices, visit the Johannesburg Water notices category: Johannesburg Water notices.