These areas in Cape Town will have no water from Monday

Cape Town maintenance work on water pipes and valve installations, repairs, and replacements is essential to ensure the reliability of water supply systems.

While these efforts are crucial, they can sometimes result in temporary disruptions to water services.

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The City of Cape Town is committed to maintaining and upgrading its water infrastructure, and here’s what residents need to know about upcoming planned water supply disruptions.

Affected areas in Cape Town and dates

1. Hout Bay: Water supply to various roads in this area will be intermittently shut off from 8:00 to 16:00 on weekdays until Friday, 3 November 2023. This disruption is necessary for valve replacements and fire hydrant upgrades. Advance notices will be provided for affected roads.

2. Northern parts of the City: The Wemmershoek Water Treatment Plant will undergo maintenance from 31 October 2023 at 00:00 to 1 November 2023 at 24:00. Residents in Durbanville, Kraaifontein, Bloekombos, Wallacedene, Joostenbergvlakte, and Bellville are urged to reduce water consumption during this period.

3. Gordon’s Bay (Dobson): A large part of Gordon’s Bay will experience a water supply shutdown from 8:00 to 18:00 on 2 November 2023 for a tie-in on the main water supply. Residents should store enough water in advance.

What residents need to know

• Careful planning is done to minimize disruption.
• Maintenance sites are off-limits to the public.
• Work may take longer if complexities arise.
• Temporary discoloration of water may occur, but it will clear up.

How to prepare

1. Store enough water in clean, sealed containers.
2. Keep taps closed to prevent water loss and damage.

“These maintenance efforts are part of Cape Town’s commitment to ensure the future continuity of water supply and address issues related to unaccounted for water, ”said the City in a statement.

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While some inconvenience may occur, the City of Cape Town aims to complete the work efficiently and minimize disruption

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