The City of Cape Town’s water and sanitation directorate has advised that various areas will experience water supply disruptions this week as the team conducts planned work on its water supply infrastructure.
Residents in affected areas are advised that water supplies may be disrupted and are encouraged to plan for alternative water supply arrangements during this time.
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The following areas will be affected:
Maintenance work: pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements
Voëlvlei Water Treatment Plant (northern parts of the city)
- Tuesday, 14 May, from 8am until 12pm
The Voëlvlei Water Treatment Plant will be shut down to enable the maintenance team to repair a leak on a pipe section leading off the main pipeline.
According to the directorate, this will impact the water supply to the reservoirs supplying the following areas:
- Durbanville
- Fisantekraal
- Klipheuwel
- Uitzicht
- Pinehurst
- Sonstraalhoogte
- Drakenstein Municipality
While the City will be topping up its reservoirs prior to the shutdown, residents in these areas are requested to reduce their water consumption during this period.
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Gardens, Higgovale, Tamboerskloof and Bo-Kaap
- Thursday, 16 May, from 10am until 10am on Friday, 17 May
The inlet and outlet of the Molteno Reservoir will be shut down to enable the technical team to conduct an assessment for leakage and evaporation at the reservoir.
While water will be rerouted to these areas, residents are requested to reduce their water consumption during this time.
What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions
The City says careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure it is being done at a time that is least disruptive to the water supply.
However, maintenance work can sometimes be more complex than anticipated, resulting in longer-than-expected periods of water supply disruptions.
Additionally, all sites where water and sanitation repairs and upgrades are conducted are deemed to be construction sites and, as such, are off-limits to members of the public.
The City advises that for a short period after the water supply is restored, the water may be discoloured or milky in appearance due to the presence of trapped air in the pipes. If left to stand, the water will become clear in colour again.
How to prepare
Residents are encouraged to keep taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage, as well as store enough water in clean, sealed containers to last during this period.
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