NOTICE: Ekurhuleni Water Supply Interruption

The City of Ekurhuleni has announced a planned Ekurhuleni Water Supply Interruption between 29 May and 19 July 2026. The interruption forms part of Rand Water’s infrastructure maintenance programme. Residents across several areas may experience low water pressure or no water during this period.

According to the City of Ekurhuleni, the maintenance work aims to improve water system reliability and plant performance. However, supply recovery may take several days in high-lying areas and locations that depend on pumping systems.

Why the Ekurhuleni Water Supply Interruption Is Happening

Rand Water will carry out maintenance at several pump stations and water systems. These include Palmiet, Zwartkopjes, Mapleton, and Zuikerbosch systems.

The maintenance programme includes:

• Eskom maintenance work
• Replacement of raw water motors
• Valve and thrust bearing replacements
• Pipeline cross-connections
• Reservoir inspections and cleaning

The City confirmed that water tankers will assist affected communities during severe interruptions.

Areas Affected by the Ekurhuleni Water Supply Interruption

Several regions within the City of Ekurhuleni will experience interruptions. These include:

Germiston and Alberton

Affected suburbs include:

• Brackendowns
• Brackenhurst
• Meyersdal
• Verwoerdpark
• Lambton
• Dinwiddie
• Wadeville
• Germiston CBD
• Castleview

Residents may experience low pressure or complete water outages.

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Edenvale and Boksburg

Affected areas include:

• Edenvale
• Meadowdale
• Bedford Gardens
• Jet Park
• Bardene
• Impala Park
• Ravenswood
• Boksburg North

Supply interruptions may occur because of reduced pumping in the Palmiet and Zwartkopjes systems.

Kempton Park and Thembisa

Residents in the following areas may face interruptions:

• Birchleigh
• Glen Marais
• Edleen
• Norkem Park
• Rhodesfield
• Clayville
• Oakmoor
• Hospital View
• Thembisa Extensions

These areas rely heavily on pumping systems. Therefore, water recovery could take longer.

Benoni, Springs and Brakpan

Other affected communities include:

• Benoni CBD
• Farrarmere
• Northmead
• Dalpark
• Sonneveld
• Kwa-Thema
• Tsakani
• Duduza
• Nigel

Some interruptions may continue for several days after maintenance ends.

Important Maintenance Dates Residents Should Know

29 May 2026 – 12-Hour Maintenance

Rand Water will conduct Eskom-related maintenance from 07h00 to 19h00. Several systems will experience reduced or suspended pumping.

29 May to 2 June 2026 – 96-Hour Maintenance

Rand Water will replace raw water motors at Zuikerbosch. Recovery may take up to 10 days after work finishes.

17 July 2026 – 12-Hour Maintenance

Additional Eskom maintenance will affect Palmiet, Zwartkopjes, and Mapleton systems. Residents may again experience low pressure or no water.

17 July to 19 July 2026 – 60-Hour Maintenance

Rand Water will complete pipeline cross-connections within the Mapleton system. Several areas in Springs, Nigel, Duduza, and Kwa-Thema will have no supply.

What Residents Should Do During the Interruption

The City of Ekurhuleni advised residents to prepare before the planned maintenance starts.

Here are practical steps residents can follow:

• Store enough clean water before interruption periods
• Use water sparingly during low-pressure periods
• Keep containers sealed and hygienic
• Follow official municipal updates
• Report emergencies to local municipal offices

Residents should also expect delayed recovery in elevated areas.

Water Tankers Will Assist Affected Areas

The City confirmed that water tankers will support affected residential communities where necessary. Tanker locations will be communicated closer to each maintenance period.

Residents should monitor official City of Ekurhuleni communication channels for updates.

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