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Water Outage in Highlands North Extension Today

Water outage reported in Highlands North Extension
Live updates below.
Updated 1m ago

Current water outages affecting Highlands North Extension

Burst pipe / unplanned interruptionETR: Wed, 03 Jun, 22:00
First reported: Wed, 03 Jun, 17:02 (3h ago)
Johannesburg Water is attending to a burst water pipe on Bruce Road, Waverley; repair teams are on site and busy with repairs; customers in Highlands North, Highlands North Extension, Abbotsford, and The Gardens may experience no water supply for the duration of the repairs. Estimated time of completion is 22:00.
Street affected: Bruce Road
Cause: burst pipeLast update: Wed, 03 Jun, 17:02 (3h ago)View official notice
View official notice imageOfficial Johannesburg Water notice

Report a water outage in Highlands North Extension

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

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

Water supply in Highlands North Extension

Highlands North Extension receives water from Johannesburg Water via the local Johannesburg Water network. Water is fed via multiple sources for redundancy - if any one facility goes on bypass, runs low, or is offline, residents in Highlands North Extension can experience reduced pressure or no water until normal supply resumes.

Common causes of water outages in Highlands North Extension 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 Highlands North Extension today?

Yes, there is currently a water outage reported affecting Highlands North Extension. See the live update above for details and the estimated restoration time.

Why is my water off in Highlands North Extension?

The most common causes of water outages in Highlands North Extension 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 Highlands North Extension?

Even when there is no specific outage in Highlands North Extension, the reservoir or tower that supplies your area can be on bypass or in fair supply, which causes reduced pressure. Highlands North Extension is served by 0 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 Highlands North Extension?

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

How long does a water outage usually last in Highlands North Extension?

Burst pipe repairs in Highlands North Extension 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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