City advises of water supply disruption affecting the Mitchells Plain area

06 April 2021

The City’s Water and Sanitation Department will be conducting zero pressure tests on the main water supply to the Mitchells Plain area, which will result in the disruption of the water supply on  Thursday, 22 April 2021 from 10:00 until 17:00. Read more below:

This disruption will affect the Rocklands, Tafelsig, Colorado Park, Lentegeur, Westridge, Strandfontein, Bayview, Eastridge, Beacon Valley, Woodlands, Heinz Park, Mandalay, Westgate, Montrose Park, Lost City, Weltevreden Valley, Watergate and Portlands areas in Mitchells Plain.
 
Zero-pressure testing is part of the installation process for pressure management technology. Tests are done 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 and/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