Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 19 July 2026
10 July 2026
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions. 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.
Maintenance work, including pipe and valve installations, repairs and replacements
Residents are advised to store enough water in advance as a precautionary measure. Water should be stored in clean, sealed containers. This precaution does not guarantee that all residents will experience a water disruption, but it aims to ensure they can prepare if one does occur.
Planned maintenance work will result in a water supply disruption to these areas:
Steenbras Water Treatment Plant (WTP) shutdown
The Steenbras WTP will be shut down to accommodate necessary maintenance at the plant. The planned shutdown is scheduled for Monday, 13 July 2026, at 08:00 until Sunday, 19 July 2026, at 16:00. This shutdown will reduce the overall production capacity of the bulk water system. Residents across the city are therefore requested to use water sparingly during this period and to limit usage to essential purposes only to help maintain system stability and protect bulk water storage levels while the maintenance is under way.
Kuils River
The City will be conducting maintenance works on the water supply network in Kuils River on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, from 09:00 until 16:00. This work is not intended to, but may result in intermittent supply of water to this area. This work forms part of the City’s Water Demand Management Strategy. Managing water pressure more effectively reduces the possibility of pipe bursts and water wastage.
Clarkes Estate and Adriaanse, Elsies River
The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Clarkes Estate and Adriaanse in Elsies River on Thursday, 16 July 2026, from 09:00 to 18:00. This will allow a contractor to make three new connections in Old Stellenbosch Road and in Greenwood Road, Clarkes Estate, for a housing project. Residents in this area will experience no water during this period.
Epping
The City will be conducting an investigation on the water supply network and verify actual flows in Epping on Thursday, 16 July 2026, from 09:00 to Friday, 17 July 2026, at 09:00. It will result in intermittent water supply disruption during this period.
The City sincerely regrets any inconvenience.
What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions:
- Careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure it is being done at a time that is least disruptive to the water supply.
- All sites where water and sanitation repairs and upgrades are conducted are deemed to be construction sites and, as such, are off-limits to members of the public.
- Sometimes the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, which means the work could take longer.
- For a short period after the supply has been restored, the water may be discoloured or look milky. This is because of trapped air in the pipes. If left to stand in a glass, the appearance will become clear, like normal.
For updates on the maintenance work (and location of tankers where applicable), follow @CityofCTAlerts which is a City of Cape Town X account.
How residents are advised to prepare for planned water supply disruptions:
- Store enough water in clean, sealed containers in advance for use during this period.
- Keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.
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Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office
