Water was shut down by Rand Water as a result of a major leak in River Crossing, affecting several areas, including Northriding, Broadacres, Cedar Creek and Chartwell.
JOHANNESBURG - Water is expected to be restored to residents in Johannesburg north on Sunday after two days without running water, Rand Water said.Several areas, including Northriding, Broadacres, Cedar Creek, and Chartwell have been affected.
Rand Water said repairs had been completed but valves are operating slowly to prevent more leaks and bursts.The water entity said valve pressure would slowly be increased throughout Sunday, and the system was expected to fully recover by the end of the day.READ: Water tankers dispatched to parts of Ekurhuleni amid Rand Water shutdown
Meanwhile, in Ekurhuleni water problems were expected to continue as a 59-hour shutdown by Rand Water continues.Brakpan, Nigel, Springs and Kwa-Thema have been without water since Friday.The City of Ekurhuleni said residents should continue to check its official social media pages for the location of water tankers.
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