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    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 14 August

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 14 August

    07 August 2026

    Residents are advised to store enough water in advance as a precautionary measure

    Use less water as national maintenance work gets under way

    Use less water as national maintenance work gets under way

    05 August 2026

    ​The City does not anticipate any water supply disruption during the upcoming DWS maintenance work

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 9 August

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 9 August

    02 August 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 26 July to 1 August 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 26 July to 1 August 2026

    24 July 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 26 July 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 20 to 26 July 2026

    17 July 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions.

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    Budget of Hope powers R5,39 billion capital investment in water and sanitation infrastructure

    16 July 2026

    City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will continue investing in critical infrastructure and progressing service delivery from 1 July 2026

    City’s Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works earn top provincial Green Drop recognition

    City’s Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works earn top provincial Green Drop recognition

    14 July 2026

    Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works receives second place in the Western Cape for the Green Drop Technical Site Assessment, scoring 94%.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 19 July 2026

    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.

    High-tech off-grid toilets launched at Rasta Camp informal settlement

    High-tech off-grid toilets launched at Rasta Camp informal settlement

    16 June 2026

    Residents of the Rasta Camp informal settlement in Ocean View are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution designed to provide safe, sustainable sanitation in areas where conventional infrastructure is challenging to install.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 June 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 7 to 11 June 2026

    08 June 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will conduct planned work in the identified areas, which may result in water supply disruptions

    Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

    Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works earns national Gold Green Drop recognition

    07 June 2026

    The Wesfleur Domestic Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) was recently recognised as one of only 14 wastewater treatment works nationally to receive Green Drop Certification.

    Scottsdene Wastewater Treatment Works boosts water reuse to drive savings

    Scottsdene Wastewater Treatment Works boosts water reuse to drive savings

    19 May 2026

    The City invested R32,5 million to construct a new treated effluent pump station that has recently been completed.

    Use less water as severe weather impacts water treatment operations

    Use less water as severe weather impacts water treatment operations

    16 May 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate is calling on residents and businesses across Cape Town to reduce water consumption to essential use only as severe weather conditions have impacted major water treatment operations and placed pressure on the bulk water supply system.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 21 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 21 May 2026

    15 May 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Bokmakierie learners explore the value of water

    Bokmakierie learners explore the value of water

    13 May 2026

    A group of curious Grade 7 learners from Bokmakierie Primary School in Hazendal recently stepped beyond the classroom to see where their water goes

    Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 11 to 18 May 2026

    10 May 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

    Marine outfalls remain compliant with regulatory standards for safe coastal water quality

    04 May 2026

    We recognise the importance of maintaining public confidence through transparent reporting and continuous improvement.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 May 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 3 to 10 May 2026

    01 May 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 April 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 13 to 16 April 2026

    12 April 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Eight billion litres of water saved through using treated effluent

    Eight billion litres of water saved through using treated effluent

    06 April 2026

    With dam levels currently below 50%, it’s more important than ever to use our drinking water wisely.

    Water experts explore Cape Town’s smart water and off-grid sanitation solutions

    Water experts explore Cape Town’s smart water and off-grid sanitation solutions

    29 March 2026

    Cape Town’s approach to smart water management and innovative sanitation solutions took international spotlight this week.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 27 March 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 23 to 27 March 2026

    20 March 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 25 March 2026

    Planned water supply maintenance for 16 to 25 March 2026

    13 March 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruptions

    Residents encouraged to join the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum

    Residents encouraged to join the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum

    17 February 2026

    Councillor Zahid Badroodien, joined the Vygekraal Catchment Management Forum on a site visit through key waterways and points of interest.

    Cape Town’s water resilience measures draws interest from Malaysia

    Cape Town’s water resilience measures draws interest from Malaysia

    13 February 2026

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate recently hosted a delegation from the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PWSC).

     Update 10 February 15h00- Urgent request to reduce water consumption across the city

    Update 10 February 15h00- Urgent request to reduce water consumption across the city

    10 February 2026

    Update on the water supply matter related to Theewaterskloof Dam.

    Update 10 February 12h30- Urgent request to reduce water consumption across the city

    Update 10 February 12h30- Urgent request to reduce water consumption across the city

    10 February 2026

    There has been a call to the public to reduce water consumption following a water supply issue related to the Theewaterskloof Dam.

    Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works delivers excellent treated effluent quality

    Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works delivers excellent treated effluent quality

    15 January 2026

    The Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) is one of 23 wastewater treatment works operated by the City.

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 15 to 17 December 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 15 to 17 December 2025

    12 December 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in a water supply disruption.

    Council gives in principle approval for Public Private Partnership to secure Cape Town’s new water projects

    Council gives in principle approval for Public Private Partnership to secure Cape Town’s new water projects

    05 December 2025

    Over 100 comments were received for each project during the public participation sessions held in 2025 for both Faure NWS and Desalination.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 8 to 11 December 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 8 to 11 December 2025

    05 December 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas.

    R1,3 bn upgrade in the pipeline for Macassar Wastewater Treatment Works

    R1,3 bn upgrade in the pipeline for Macassar Wastewater Treatment Works

    21 November 2025

    ​Residents and stakeholders are invited to attend an Open Day at the Macassar New Civic Centre on Thursday, 27 November 2025

    Innovative sanitation system to boost dignity in Khayelitsha as City marks World Toilet Day

    Innovative sanitation system to boost dignity in Khayelitsha as City marks World Toilet Day

    19 November 2025

    World Toilet Day is observed each year on 19 November to bring attention to the lack of toilets for billions of people globally.

    Wildevoëlvlei wastewater facility treated to R280 million upgrade

    Wildevoëlvlei wastewater facility treated to R280 million upgrade

    07 November 2025

    The City is committed to investing in its Wastewater Treatment Plants

    Multi-year interventions to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality, steadily progressing

    Multi-year interventions to improve Milnerton Lagoon water quality, steadily progressing

    04 November 2025

    Extensive infrastructure upgrades, proactive maintenance and environmental monitoring continue to form part of the City’s long-term plan to restore the Milnerton Lagoon.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 October 2025 to 5 November 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 28 October 2025 to 5 November 2025

    24 October 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 29 September to 3 October 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 29 September to 3 October 2025

    28 September 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Potsdam wastewater plant upgrade reaches 60% mark

    Potsdam wastewater plant upgrade reaches 60% mark

    23 September 2025

    Potsdam Wastewater Treatment Works in Milnerton, one of the Western Cape’s largest infrastructure projects, has reached 60% completion.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 15 to 20 September 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 15 to 20 September 2025

    14 September 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Upgrades completed to safeguard Cape Town’s sewer pump stations from vandalism

    Upgrades completed to safeguard Cape Town’s sewer pump stations from vandalism

    10 September 2025

    Upgrading security at sewer pump stations took centre stage in the 2024/2025 financial year.

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 11 September 2025

    Planned water supply maintenance for 9 to 11 September 2025

    07 September 2025

    The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing planned work in the identified areas, which will result in water supply disruption.

    Webinar series brings Water and Sanitation’s 2025/26 budget to the public

    Webinar series brings Water and Sanitation’s 2025/26 budget to the public

    05 September 2025

    Earlier this year, we set out Cape Town’s Budget of Hope

    High-tech toilet pilot marks new era for 7de Laan informal settlement

    High-tech toilet pilot marks new era for 7de Laan informal settlement

    02 September 2025

    ​Residents of 7de Laan informal settlement in Strandfontein are the latest beneficiaries of a high-tech, off-grid sanitation solution

     Cape Town shoring up its water resilience as construction at Philippi Wellfield progresses

    Cape Town shoring up its water resilience as construction at Philippi Wellfield progresses

    28 August 2025

    This project is part of the City’s plan to deliver 300 million litres a day of drinking water from new sources by the end of this decade.

    Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

    Water and Sanitation spends 94,1% of its capital budget

    18 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate has delivered outstanding results for the 2024/2025 financial year

    One in every three sewer overflows in Wallacedene, Bloekombos caused by system misuse

    One in every three sewer overflows in Wallacedene, Bloekombos caused by system misuse

    17 August 2025

    ​During the 2024/2025 financial year, the City’s Water and Sanitation sewer depot maintenance team attended to 1 270 sewer blockages in Wallacedene and 546 in Bloekombos

    Junior City Council learns more about the City’s New Water Programme

    Junior City Council learns more about the City’s New Water Programme

    05 August 2025

    Councillor Zahid Badroodien joined the City of Cape Town’s Junior City Council (JCC) on a visit to the Faure Water Treatment Plant (WTP).

    ​Have your say on the Faure New Water Scheme feasibility study

    ​Have your say on the Faure New Water Scheme feasibility study

    04 August 2025

    The Faure New Water Scheme is one of the key drivers of the City’s New Water Programme

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