Burst Pipe Causes Major Water Disruption in Komani

Unplanned Water Supply Interruption – Komani

The Chris Hani District Municipality has issued an urgent public notice to residents of Komani following an unplanned water supply interruption caused by a burst pipe in Ebden Street. The incident has affected several parts of the town, with water services temporarily disrupted while repair teams attend to the fault.

Municipal officials have confirmed that the situation is being attended to and that updates will be communicated as progress continues.

Burst Pipe Disrupts Water Supply Across Komani

According to the official municipal communication, the water interruption was caused by a burst pipe that occurred along Ebden Street earlier today. The resulting damage has led to a temporary suspension of water supply in multiple residential and commercial areas.

The affected zones include Queen Drive and all intersecting streets, as well as Grey Street, Prince Alfred Street, and Tylden Street. Water supply has also been disrupted in Green Street, Porter Street, Chalmers Street, and parts of Westbourne Park.

The municipality confirmed that its technical teams were immediately dispatched to the site to carry out the necessary repairs and to ensure that normal water flow is restored as soon as possible.

Municipality Working to Restore Service

In the official statement, the Chris Hani District Municipality assured residents that the burst pipe is being repaired as a priority. Municipal technicians are currently on-site in Ebden Street and have begun work to restore the water supply to the affected communities.

The municipality further noted that while the disruption is temporary, residents may experience low pressure or no water at all in certain areas until the repairs are complete. It added that updates will be shared through official communication channels as soon as more information becomes available.

The municipality also extended an apology for the inconvenience caused by the interruption and appealed for patience while work continues.

Residents Encouraged to Use Stored Water Sparingly

During this period, the municipality has advised residents to make use of stored water conservatively until the repairs are finalised. With multiple streets and neighbourhoods impacted, residents are encouraged to plan ahead for essential needs such as cooking, hygiene, and sanitation.

The Chris Hani District Municipality said that while every effort is being made to restore the system swiftly, the complexity of underground pipe repairs means that completion times may vary depending on the extent of the damage.

Municipal Apology and Public Contact Channels

The official notice concludes with an apology from the Chris Hani District Municipality, expressing regret for the inconvenience experienced by residents and assuring the community that repair teams are doing everything possible to restore full service.

Residents who experience water-related issues or require assistance during this time are urged to contact the 24/7 Customer Call Centre on 0800 100 100 for immediate support or further information.

The municipality reiterated its ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving service delivery throughout Komani and surrounding areas.

The public notice was signed and issued by Gcobani Be, Municipal Manager of the Chris Hani District Municipality, on 7 November 2025.