Water outage in 3 areas around Melville

Started 15 Oct at 10:13. No recent reports. Restoration was not confirmed. Check area statuses.

By ESP · Community outage updatesSummary updated 16 Oct 2026, 16:06 SAST

Started 15 Oct, 10:13 SAST

Map of areas affected by the water outage around Melville

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Reservoir repairs

Water is off on 4th Avenue and 3rd Street in Melville. Johannesburg Water says Melville and nearby areas will be supplied via bypass during structural repairs to the leaking Hursthill 2 Reservoir, scheduled through 15 December 2026 at 17:00; water is reported back on in Westdene and St Swithins, while a large leak is being repaired near Tighy Park, School Cafe and the primary school, with water also reported off in Sophiatown.

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15 Oct, 09:0017 Oct, 04:30 SAST

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