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 ahead for alternative water supply arrangements during this time.
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The following areas will be affected:
Zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments:
Vredekloof, Welgelee, Arauna, Morgenster, St Kilda, Marlborough Park, Brackenfell Industrial and Okavango Park
- Wednesday, 24 July, from 9am to 6pm
According to the directorate, some residents in these affected areas may experience low water pressure, while others may have no water coming out of their taps for some time during this period.
The directorate added that it is not possible to predict which areas or streets will experience disruptions.
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Maintenance work: pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements
Dennemere, Blackheath residential area, Rustdal, Saxenberg, Blackheath Industrial area, Austinville, Happy Valley, Heath Street Industrial area, Greenfields, The Conifers, Gaylee and Wimbledon Estate
- Thursday, 25 July, from 9am until 6pm
The directorate will be shutting off the water supply to these areas to enable the safe installation of three control valves on the main water supply pipeline.
According to the City, this will result in improved management of future water supply shut-offs in these areas.
Parts of Claremont
- Thursday, 25 July, from 9am until 6pm
The directorate will be installing two new connections and two controls on the main water supply on Main Road.
The water supply to the area bounded by San Souci Street, the railway line, Stellenberg Avenue and Cavendish Street will be disrupted during this time.
The City added that some residents may experience no water while others experience low water pressure. Residents are therefore advised to store enough water in advance as a precautionary measure.
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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