Johannesburg faces two weeks water supply disruption in May

Large parts of Johannesburg will experience low water pressure or no water at all for two weeks in May. Rand Water will be conducting essential maintenance at the Palmiet Pump Station from the 2nd to the 16th of next month. 

The maintenance work is expected to impact several Johannesburg Water systems, including Sandton, Alexandra, South Hills, Midrand, and Linksfield. 

Johannesburg Water spokesperson Nombuso Shabalala says residents are advised to prepare for the disruption. 

“Johannesburg Water will make arrangements for an alternative water supply. However, residents are encouraged to store water in preparation for the maintenance. Full recovery of the systems will take several days after Rand Water has completed the maintenance.”