Bothasig, Newlands, Sea Point and more areas without water from 24-27 February

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be conducting planned work in the identified areas, which will disrupt the water supply.

This critical maintenance 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 for zero-pressure testing. 

Zero-pressure testing and step-testing are part of the installation process for zone management infrastructure.

Tests are done in advance to see if any unmapped inflows need to be considered before installing new infrastructure (such as pressure-reducing valves for pressure management). 

In these affected areas, some residents may experience low water pressure, and some may have no water coming out of their taps for some time during the testing period. 

Additional zone management investigations will be carried out to ensure that existing infrastructure is operating effectively.

Pressure fluctuations may be experienced, but every effort will be made to minimise the impact as far as possible.

This work forms part of the City’s Water Demand Management Strategy. Managing water pressure more effectively reduces the possibility of pipe bursts and water wastage.

Zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments will be done on the water supply network in the following areas:

• Bothasig: Tuesday, 25 February, from 10 am until 1 pm
• Newlands Spring: Monday, 24 February from 8 am until 4 pm
• Part of Sea Point: Tuesday, 25 February from 9 am until 5 pm
• Masiphumelele and Sun Valley: Tuesday, 25 February from 9 am to 6 pm
• Martinville, Benetownship, Roundby, Kalamunda and a portion of Bizweni – Somerset West: Tuesday, 25 February from 10 am to 5 pm.
• Gants Park and Strand Industria: Thursday, 27 February from 10 am to 5 pm.

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

1. Careful consideration has been given to planning this work to ensure it is being done at a time that is least disruptive to the water supply.
2. 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.
3. Sometimes, the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, which means the work could take longer.
4. 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 in a glass, the appearance will become clear, like normal.

How residents are advised to prepare for planned water supply disruptions:

1. Store enough water in clean, sealed containers in advance for use during this period.
2. Keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.

For updates on the maintenance work (and location of tankers where applicable), follow @CityofCTAlerts, a City of Cape Town X account.