Residents have been advised to be cautious after the City of Cape Town received reports of discoloured tap water from various parts of the metro, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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In a statement, the CoCT said that the temporary discolouration was caused by preventive maintenance on the bulk water network, which necessitated shutting down parts of the system to allow for repairs.
The system has now been successfully recommissioned. Residents are advised to boil their water before consuming if it seems discoloured.
Strand, Khayelitsha, Grassy Park, Lansdowne, Belthorn Estate, Lentegeur, Lotus River, Claremont, Pelikan Park, Portland, Philippi, Crawford, Macassar, Ikwezi Park, and Primrose Park were among the central and eastern areas affected on 17 October 2024.
Residents have reported that the water in several areas has now receded.
To maintain the safest quality water in accordance with SANS241 requirements, the City is performing continual water monitoring and will provide an update when the next round of data are available tomorrow.
All of the visual aspects of the drinking water are being examined to guarantee that it is clear and appealing to customers.
To ensure safe drinking water, residents should boil discoloured tap water for one minute and allow it to cool naturally. If boiling is not possible, they can mix 1 teaspoon of unperfumed household bleach in 20-25 litres of water and let it stand for at least two hours before use. Purified water should be stored in clean, covered containers.
Report water quality complaints:
Should the discolouration continue, residents must report it to one of these channels so that further samples can be taken:
• WhatsApp 060 018 1505
• Call 0860 103 089
• Online www.capetown.gov.za/servicerequests
• Email [email protected]
• SMS 31373 (Maximum 160 characters)
• Visit a City walk-in centre
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