City advises of water supply disruption affecting Big Bay, Dune Ridge, Blouberg Hills Estate, Sandown Estate, Blouberg Beach and Melkbosstrand

04 November 2020

The City’s Water and Sanitation Department will be conducting zero pressure tests on the main water supply to Big Bay, Dune Ridge, Blouberg Hills Estate, Sandown Estate, Blouberg Beach and Melkbosstrand, which will result in the disruption of water supply from 19:00 on Thursday, 5 November 2020 until 02:00 on Friday, 6 November 2020. Read more below:

Zero-pressure testing is part of the installation process for pressure management technology. It involves cutting off water supply to a particular supply zone to see if there are any unmapped inflows that need to be taken into account before smart pressure reducing valves are installed.

Residents are advised to store water in clean, sealed containers for use during this period and to ensure that their taps are closed to avoid water loss or damage when the supply is restored.

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

The City regrets any inconvenience caused.

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City of Cape Town, Media Office