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:
Bellville South, Beroma, Glenhaven, Labiance and Kasselsvlei
- Tuesday, 20 February, from 10am until 4pm
Hout Bay Harbour, Hout Bay Heights, Hangberg, Bayview and Hout Bay Central
- Wednesday, 21 February, from 10am until 5pm
Westlake Industrial area
- Friday, 23 February, 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
Parts of Hout Bay (Baviaanskloof and surrounds)
- Tuesday, 20 February, from 9am until 5pm
The maintenance team will be replacing three control valves on the water supply network in these areas to ensure completion and optimal operation of the newly installed pipelines along Baviaanskloof Road.
According to the directorate, the water supply will be shut off during this period to enable the work to be done safely. Residents are encouraged to store sufficient water for domestic use during this time.
Bloekoembos, Wallacedene, Sandringham, Belmont Park, Klein Begin, Peerless Park and Eikendal
- Tuesday, 20 February, from 7am to 3pm
The Wemmershoek Water Treatment Plant will be shut down to accommodate maintenance at the plant.
Residents in these affected areas are urged to reduce their water consumption during this time.
Brackenfell
- Thursday, 22 February, from 10am until 3pm
The maintenance team will be replacing a 400mm diameter insert on the Brackenfell pipeline during this time. The directorate added that the local reservoirs supplying the area will be filled up in advance and no impact is anticipated for residents.
Firgrove
- Thursday, 22 February, from 9am until 4pm
The maintenance team will be replacing a 150mm diameter control valve on the water supply main to the area. As a result, the water supply will be shut off during this period to enable the work to be done safely.
Residents are encouraged to store sufficient water for domestic use. The directorate added that water tankers will be made available if required and locations will be determined and communicated by the City on the day.
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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