A sudden water overflow at the Northcliff water tower sparked alarm among residents this week, raising concerns about safety for those living nearby. However, repairs were swift.
Johannesburg Water said the towers level controller was struck by lightning during the heavy storm on Sunday night.
The level controller automatically regulates the pumping of water at the tower and turns it on and off as and when necessary. That is what caused the overflow, said the entitys spokesperson Nombuso Shabalala.
