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:
Claremont, Kenilworth and Rondebosch
- Tuesday, 11 June, from 10am until 4pm
- Wednesday, 12 June, from 10am until 4pm
- Thursday, 13 June, from 10am until 4pm
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
Part of Century City
- Tuesday, 11 June, from 8:30am to 3pm
The Office of the City Ombudsman in conjunction with the Water and Sanitation Directorate will be undertaking a meter verification exercise in Century City.
As a result, the area bounded by Park Lane, Century Way and Esplana may experience water supply disruptions in order for inspections to be done by the relevant role-players.
Silversands – Kuilsriver
- Tuesday, 11 June, from 10am until 5pm
The directorate will be conducting a meter and pressure reducing valve (PRV) installation on the main water supply to the area.
CBD, Foreshore, Gardens and Tamboerskloof
- Tuesday, 11 June, from 10am until 6pm
As part of an ongoing assessment of the infrastructure affected by a severe leak, the directorate advised that the water supply to these inner city areas will be shut off as it needs to conduct an urgent assessment of the water supply main prior to scheduling the repair.
Blomtuin, Blommendal and La Rochelle – Bellville
- Tuesday, 11 June, from 8am until 5pm
The directorate will be installing a valve on the main water supply to these areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.
Steenbras Water Treatment Plant shutdown
- Tuesday, 11 June, from 8am until 6pm on Thursday, 13 June
The directorate will be temporarily shutting down the Steenbras Water Treatment Plant for routine maintenance.
According to the City, the reservoirs supplying Gordon’s Bay will be filled in advance and residents in the area are requested to reduce their water consumption during this period. Water supply from elsewhere in the bulk water network will also be rerouted to the Steenbras water supply areas.
Site B – Khayelitsha
- Wednesday, 12 June, from 8am until 6pm
The directorate will be temporarily shutting off the water supply to safely attend to a leak on the water main in Aliam Drive.
As a result, a large part of Site B, including Nonkqubela and Victoria Mxenge will experience water supply disruptions. Residents are advised to store enough drinking water in advance and water tankers will be roaming through these areas to provide water for domestic consumption.
Bizweni – Somerset West
- Thursday, 13 June, from 10am until 5pm
The directorate will be installing a meter and PRV on the main water supply to this area, which will result in water supply disruptions.
Part of Tokai
- Thursday, 13 June, from 9pm until 4:30am on Friday, 14 June
The directorate will be installing a meter on the main water supply to the area bounded by Main Road, the Keyser River, Tokai Villas and Zwaanswyk Village Road, which will result in water supply disruptions in the area.
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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