The City of Cape Town has advised that various areas will experience water supply disruptions over the next three days as the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate 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 City of Cape Town says this work forms part of the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s proactive infrastructure maintenance and upgrade programme which ensure the future continuity of water supply by addressing the issue of unaccounted for water.
The following areas will be affected:
Welgemoed and surrounds:
- Tuesday, 11 July, from 9am to 5pm
The water supply to these areas will be shut off to enable the maintenance team to safely install two control valves in preparation for the installation of a bypass section on the pipeline.
This will result in residents in the higher-lying parts experiencing no water supply while residents in other parts will experience lower-than-usual water pressure.
Bellville CBD, Triange Farm, Bellville South, Labiance, Greenlands, Glenhaven and Stikland:
- Wednesday, 12 July, from 7pm to Thursday, 13 July, 4:30am
An overnight test shut-off will be done on the main water supply to these areas in preparation for the urgent replacement of faulty control valves, which will require that the water supply be shut off for the duration of the replacement.
Land En Zeezicht, Somerset West:
- Thursday, 13 July, from 8am to 5pm
The Helderberg Water Treatment Plant will be shut off to enable the maintenance team to safely replace a refurbished control valve that was removed in 2022.
This will result in the area experiencing lower-than-usual water pressure.
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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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