The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will do planned work, such as Zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments will be done on the water supply network in Penzance Estate, Berg-en-Dal, Hangberg, Hout Bay Heights, Hout Bay Harbour, Boatyard and Harbour roads on Thursday 1 February from 10:00 to 16:00.
This will result in water-supply disruptions, the City said in a statement last week. “The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused. This critical work is done on our water supply infrastructure to benefit customers. Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to take note of the work that will take place and prepare accordingly.”
This work forms part of the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s proactive infrastructure maintenance and upgrade programme, which ensures the future continuity of water supply by addressing the issue of unaccounted for water.
What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions:
- 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.
- All sites where water and sanitation repairs and upgrades are conducted are deemed construction sites and, as such, are off-limits to members of the public.
- Sometimes the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, which means the work could take longer.
- For a short period after the supply has been restored, the water may be discoloured or look milky. This is because of trapped air in the pipes. If left to stand the appearance will clear. For updates on the maintenance work (and location of tankers where applicable), follow @CityofCTAlerts which is a City of Cape Town X account.
How residents are advised to prepare for planned water supply disruptions:
1. Store enough water in clean, sealed containers in advance.
2. Keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and or damage when the water supply is restored.
