Rand Water will conduct crucial maintenance on the Palmiet System next week, impacting several areas in Johannesburg. Johannesburg Water warns of potential 3-5 day recovery time and provides alternative water supply through tankers and stationary tanks. Meanwhile, the Honeydew reservoir faces ongoing issues requiring emergency shutdown and bypass measures, leading to intermittent water supply for residents in the affected zone.
Joburg Water warns that some systems may require 3-5 days to fully recover after the maintenance is completed. Johannesburg residents are bracing for water disruptions as Rand Water prepares for crucial maintenance on the Palmiet System, scheduled for Friday and Saturday next week.
Priority will be given to essential services such as schools, clinics, old age homes and retirement homes.“Residents are strongly encouraged to prepare for the disruption by storing water in advance,” it said. “The technical team is replanning its approach to achieve required isolation however this is still in preparation phase,” the utility stated in their 14 January notice.
WATER DISRUPTIONS MAINTENANCE JOHANNESBURG RAND WATER HONEYDEW RESERVOIR
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