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.
Also read: Cape Town and SANParks to upgrade Tafelberg Road
The following areas will be affected:
Zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments:
Oakdale, Blommendal, Blomtuin, Eikenbosch and Chrismar
- Tuesday, 6 February, from 10am until 4pm
Capri
- Wednesday, 7 February, from 10am until 2pm
Blommendal and Blomtuin
- Thursday, 8 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.
Cape {town} Etc discount: Looking for things to do in the city, at half the price? Get exclusive offers here.
Maintenance work: pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements
Strand
- Tuesday, 6 February, from 10am until 5pm
The main water supply to this area bounded by Main Road, Beach Road, De Ruyter Street and Algoa Street will be shut off to enable the maintenance team to safely conduct a water meter installation.
Upper Newlands
- Wednesday, 7 February, from 9am until 6pm
The water supply to the area along Rhodes Drive, between Paradise Road and Conifer Street, will be shut off to enable the maintenance team to replace a control valve on the water supply network in the area.
Rondebosch
- Wednesday, 7 February, from 9am until 4pm on Thursday, 8 February
Residents in this area may experience fluctuations of water pressure while the maintenance team reinstates a pressure reducing valve (PVR) on the water supply main to the area, which also needs to be reset.
Ring Road and Stroebel Street in Ravensmead
- Wednesday, 7 February, from 10am until 4pm
Tests will be conducted on the valves of the water supply pipeline along Industria Ring Road and Stroebel Street. The directorate explained that this will involve opening and closing valves to enable the maintenance team to assess the pressure in the water supply network in the area.
Residents can expect intermittent water supply disruptions.
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.
Explore Cape Town and its surroundings with these incredible car deals for under 100k. Find car listings here.
Also read:
Khayelitsha celebrates success with the Water and Sanitation Directorate
Picture: Jan Zakelj / Pexels