A planned 12-hour water interruption will affect 29 suburbs in Johannesburg, scheduled to begin at midnight on January 10. The disruption, part of essential maintenance work on the city’s water supply infrastructure, is expected to last until noon. Local authorities have urged residents and businesses to prepare for the temporary loss of water.
The affected areas include parts of Sandton, Rosebank, and Randburg, among others. Johannesburg Water, the city’s water utility, has outlined that the work is critical to ensure continued reliability and efficiency in the delivery of water services.
In response, residents have been advised to stockpile sufficient water for drinking, cooking, and hygiene purposes. Emergency water supplies will be made available in key locations across the affected suburbs.
Local businesses and essential services, including hospitals, have been notified of the planned outage and will be making necessary arrangements. Authorities have reassured the public that the work will help address ongoing water pressure issues in some parts of the city.
Water disruptions have been a growing concern in Johannesburg, with some areas already experiencing intermittent service disruptions. Johannesburg Water has stressed that such maintenance efforts are key to avoiding long-term service failures and ensuring a sustainable water supply.
Residents are encouraged to stay informed by following official updates from Johannesburg Water and the City of Johannesburg’s communication channels during the outage period.
