CoJ strengthening advanced leak detection programme amid continued water loss
The initiative focuses on repairing pipe leakages promptly to prevent ongoing water losses.
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero during a media briefing on 26 March 2025. Picture: X/DadaMorero
JOHANNESBURG - The City of Johannesburg is strengthening its advanced leak detection programme as it continues to lose a significant amount of water due to leaks.
The initiative focuses on repairing pipe leakages promptly to prevent ongoing water losses.
According to Johannesburg Water, 26% of treated water is lost due to physical leaks and pipe bursts, causing substantial declines in reservoir levels.
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Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Mayor Dada Morero confirmed that efforts to tackle leakages are in progress.
“One of our key initiatives is the advanced leak detection programme. This programme involves the deployment of noise loggers, which are embedded in pipelines to detect water leaks by identifying unusual noises in the system. As of January 2025, 125 noise loggers have been installed across the Central, Randburg, and Roodepoort regions, with more to follow.”
He said the programme would be rolled out to other areas throughout 2025.
“By the end of April 2025, we expect to have completed the commissioning of these loggers and will install an additional 400 by June 2025. In addition to leak detection, Johannesburg Water is also focusing on pressure management to reduce water loss and ensure the efficient distribution of water throughout the city.”