The City of Cape Town announced that residents in Vredenberg and Bellair Lower areas in Bellville will need to brace themselves for disruptions in the water supply.
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According to the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate, residents can expect the disruption of water supply to these areas on Tuesday, 23 August 2022, at 10:00pm until 04:00am on Wednesday, 24 August 2022.
”Zero-pressure testing is part of the installation process for pressure management technology. Tests are done to see if there are any unmapped inflows that need to be taken into account before smart pressure reducing valves are installed,” the City said in a statement.
The City kindly advises residents to store water upfront in clean, sealed containers for use during this period and to ensure that their taps are closed to avoid water loss or any damage when the supply is restored.
This form of maintenance forms part of the City’s Water Demand Management Strategy which manages water pressure more effectively and it reduces the possibility of pipe bursts and water wastage.
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