Joburg Water emphasised that the maintenance would result in 'improved service delivery and continuity of water supply' for affected residents. Joburg Water has announced planned maintenance work across several regions that will affect water supply to numerous suburbs from 3 to 5 February 2026, with residents in some areas facing up to three days without water or experiencing low pressure. According to Joburg Water, the work involves the “connection of new back-up pump station and bypass to existing water lines.”The utility warned that customers should expect “low pressure to no water” during this period. No alternative water supply will be provided as “the reservoir will be placed on bypass over the period,” according to Joburg Water. The work involves the “relocation of existing water infrastructure,” Joburg Water confirmed, with residents facing a complete loss of water supply during the maintenance window.