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Water Outage in Crown Today

No water issues reported in Crown
Supply appears to be running normally.
Updated 11m ago

Upcoming planned water work in Crown

Planned water workETR: Sat, 30 May, 05:00
Scheduled start: Fri, 29 May, 06:00 (just now)
Planned Vereeniging Replacement of valve work on 29 May 2026 for 23 hours will affect Crown Gardens, Eagles Nest, Aeroton, and Forest Hill, with pumping at 67%.
Cause: planned maintenanceLast update: Thu, 21 May, 10:00 (2d ago)View official notice
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Planned water workETR: Sun, 31 May, 22:00
Scheduled start: Fri, 29 May, 06:00 (just now)
Planned Forest Hill valve replacement work on 29 May 2026 for 40 hours will affect Forest Hill, Crown Gardens, Eagles Nest, Alan Manor, Aeroton, Nancefield, Naturena, and Hector Norris Pump Station, resulting in no water supply to Forest Hill meter.
Cause: planned maintenanceLast update: Thu, 21 May, 10:00 (2d ago)View official notice
View official notice imageOfficial Johannesburg Water noticeOfficial Johannesburg Water notice
Planned water workETR: Fri, 17 Jul, 18:00
Scheduled start: Fri, 17 Jul, 06:00 (just now)
Planned Eskom maintenance work at Zuikerbosch on 17 July 2026 for 12 hours will affect Sandton, Linksfield, Randjeslaagte, Midrand, South Hills, Crown Gardens, Alan Manor, Aeroton, Eagles Nest, Parktown_Commando System (Brixton, Crosby & Hursthill), Randburg/Roodeport, and Lenasia Exts, resulting in Palmiet pumping at 78% (600 Ml/d), Zwartkopjes pumping at 50% (300Ml), Eikenhof pumping at 78% (600 Ml/d) and Daleside pumping at fill load.
Cause: planned maintenanceLast update: Thu, 21 May, 10:00 (2d ago)View official notice
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Report a water outage in Crown

Call Johannesburg Water on 0860 562 874 to report a burst pipe, no water, or low pressure in Crown. Available 24/7.

You can also report online at johannesburgwater.co.za.

Water supply in Crown

Crown receives water from Johannesburg Water via 1 local reservoir and tower (Hursthill Direct Feed), fed by the Commando System upstream. Water is fed via multiple sources for redundancy - if any one facility goes on bypass, runs low, or is offline, residents in Crown can experience reduced pressure or no water until normal supply resumes.

Common causes of water outages in Crown include burst pipes, planned maintenance isolations, demand-management meter closures during low reservoir periods, and upstream Rand Water supply problems. This page checks for all of these every time it loads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there water in Crown today?

No water outages or supply issues are currently reported for Crown. Your water should be running normally. If your taps are dry, call Johannesburg Water on 0860 562 874 to report.

Why is my water off in Crown?

The most common causes of water outages in Crown are: burst pipes (especially older infrastructure), planned maintenance isolations of upstream reservoirs, demand-management closures when reservoir levels drop, or upstream Rand Water supply issues. Check the sections above to see if any of these apply right now.

Why is my water pressure low in Crown?

Even when there is no specific outage in Crown, the reservoir or tower that supplies your area can be on bypass or in fair supply, which causes reduced pressure. Crown is served by 2 JHBWater facilities - if any of them are below normal, your taps may run slow.

How do I report a burst pipe or water outage in Crown?

Call Johannesburg Water on 0860 562 874 to report a burst pipe, no water, or low pressure in Crown. The line is open 24/7. You can also report online at johannesburgwater.co.za.

How long does a water outage usually last in Crown?

Burst pipe repairs in Crown typically take 4-24 hours depending on severity. Planned maintenance is usually completed within the stated time window. Rand Water supply issues can take longer - sometimes 1-3 days. Check the outage details above for the current estimate.

OurPower is an independent live tracker. We are not affiliated with Johannesburg Water. This page reads public information that Johannesburg Water publishes and translates it into plain language. For official updates, contact Johannesburg Water directly.
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