Water supply disruptions in the works for these Cape Town suburbs

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 following areas will be affected:

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Zero-pressure tests

Glencairn and Glencairn Heights

Wednesday, 21 June, from 9pm to 4am on Thursday, 22 June.

Mowbray, Salt River and Woodstock

Wednesday, 21 June, from 9pm to 4am on Thursday, 22 June.

Claremont, Rondebosch and Kenilworth

Thursday, 22 June, from 9pm to 4am on Friday, 23 June.

Zero-pressure tests will be conducted on the main water supply to these areas, resulting in intermittent disruption or momentary halting of the water supply.

Maintenance work – Pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements

Extension 12 and Kanonkop – Atlantis

Thursday, 22 June, from 8am to 5pm

The Water and Sanitation Directorate will be shutting off the main water supply pipeline to these areas to enable the maintenance team to safely replace old valves on the pipeline.

Residents in these areas can expect a resulting disruption of the water supply. City says that water takers will be made available to provide water for domestic consumption during this time.

Hanover Park

Thursday, 22 June, from 9am to 1pm

The main water supply pipeline to this area will be shut off to enable the maintenance team to safely install a water meter on the pipeline.

As a result, residents will experience intermittent disruption of the water supply when alternate water supply is rerouted to the area at the start of the maintenance work and when the network is restored to its normal operation upon completion.

Bofors Circle from Tripper Way to Carrier Way – Epping

Thursday, 22 June, from 7pm to 2:30am on Friday, 23 June

The main water supply in this area will be shut off to allow the maintenance crew to safely replace a bulk water meter.

This will result in the disruption of the water supply to this area as well as adjacent roads.

City says a water tanker will be available for consumption where required during this period.

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What residents need to know about planned larger-scale water supply disruptions

Pressure management installations and operations

Zero-pressure testing and step testing form part of the installation process for the City’s pressure management technology. Tests are done in advance to determine if any unmapped inflows need to be considered before the instalment of smart pressure-reducing valves (PRV).

Residents in affected areas may experience low water pressure or no water supply during this overnight testing period.

Conditional testing ensures that the PRVs in the water supply network are operating effectively and managing the pressure at the determined settings to preserve the pipeline’s lifespan and reduce the occurrence of pipe bursts and water wastages.

Residents in affected areas may experience fluctuations in water pressure during this period.

This work forms part of the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s infrastructure maintenance programme to ensure the future continuity of the City’s water supply.

What to expect

The City advises that maintenance work can sometimes be more complex than anticipated, resulting in longer-than-expected periods of water supply disruptions.

For a short period after 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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