City advises of water supply disruption in the Oostersee area

05 February 2021

The City’s Water and Sanitation Department will be installing a smart pressure reducing valve on the main water supply in the Oostersee area on Tuesday, 9 February 2021.

This will result in the disruption of the water supply on Tuesday, 9 February 2021 from 11:00 until 16:00 in the Oostersee area between Frans Conradie Drive, Tierberg, Windsor Road and the railway line. 

Zero pressure tests are part of the City’s rollout of pressure management infrastructure. Advanced pressure management allows the City to reduce pressure fluctuations in the network that create stress on pipes over time. This reduces the likelihood of leaks and bursts. The test is done to determine if there are any unmapped inflows into an area to inform the calibration of a pressure reducing valve, which will be installed at a later date.

Residents are however advised to prepare, where possible, by storing water in clean, sealed containers in advance and to make sure that their taps are left in the closed position during this period to prevent any water loss and/or water damage when the supply is restored.

The City regrets any inconvenience caused, however this device will reduce the possibility of pipe bursts, supply disruptions and water wastage in future.

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City of Cape Town, Media Office