9-hour water shutdown in certain areas in Cape Town this week
Some areas in Cape Town will experience water shutdown for a few hours over a period of two days from Tuesday, 17 December 2024.
The City of Cape Town has warned residents that there will be a water shutdown for up to nine hours in certain areas this week.
It issued a statement revealing that they have planned maintenance on 17 December and 18 December 2024. They have urged residents to ensure they have enough water supply for the days they will be affected. Here are the areas that should plan ahead.
CAPE TOWN WATER SHUTDOWN
Cape Town explained in their statement that the planned maintenance is for the benefit of customers. It will include repairs, replacements and pipe and valve installations. “The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.
“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.”
AFFECTED AREAS
TUESDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2024
These areas will experience low pressure or have no water for six hours from 10:00 to 16:00. This is due to zero-pressure tests and conditional assessments that will be done. The areas are Blackheath Industrial, Gaylee, Austinville and Happy Valley. However, the City did say it can’t predict the exact areas and streets that will experience water supply interruptions.
WEDNESDAY, 18 DECEMBER 2024
The area of Thornton will have total water outage for nine hours from 9:00 till 18:00. The 500mm diameter bulk water meter in Viking Way, Epping, will be getting replaced.
ADVICE TO RESIDENTS
Residents are advised to store their water in containers that are clean and sealed. They should also keep their taps closed to prevent damage or water loss when supply returns.
The statement also warned that despite the hours for the water shutdown being mentioned, maintenance could take longer. The water may also look discoloured or milky due to the trapped air in the pipes.
“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,” it said.
DO YOU LIVE IN ANY OF THE AREAS AFFECTED BY THE CAPE TOWN WATER SHUTDOWN?
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