Several parts of Cape Town without water from 9 to 16 June

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

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.

Planned maintenance work will result in water supply disruption to these areas: 

Wemmershoek Water Treatment Plant shutdown

The Wemmershoek Water Treatment Plant (WTP) will be shut down from 00:00 on Monday, 9 June 2025, until 24:00 on Tuesday, 10 June 2025. This will allow for essential maintenance to be carried out during this period. Consumers in Kraaifontein, Bloekombos and Wallacedene are kindly requested to reduce their water consumption during this period. The City’s reservoirs in the northern areas will be filled in advance. The Drakenstein and Stellenbosch Municipalities, as well as private consumers along the Wemmershoek pipeline, have been informed to make the necessary preparations.  Affected residents are kindly advised to store water in clean, sealed containers ahead of the disruption to ensure an adequate supply.

Hanover Park, Athlone, Rylands, Newfields, Pinati Estate, Belthorn Estate, Penlyn Estate and Belgravia

The Water and Sanitation Directorate’s appointed contractor will conduct low-pressure investigations to improve the pressures in these areas. The project will commence on 9 June 2025 and is expected to run for approximately five months. Intermittent water pressure disruptions may be experienced temporarily as the work progresses during the project period. The operational hours will be from 09:00 to 17:00 on weekdays. Affected residents will be notified in advance weekly of the planned water disruptions.

Parts of Wynberg

The water supply to these areas will be shut off temporarily from 08:00 until 20:30 on Tuesday, 10 June 2025. This will enable the maintenance team to safely install valves and make connections to the existing water main at the intersections with Lindley and Bower Road in Wynberg. The area bounded by Alphen Hill Road, Bower Road, Wellington Avenue, Bayview Road, Silverlea Road, Constantia Main Road and possibly the immediate surrounding streets will experience low water pressure or no water during this period.

Part of Fish Hoek

The water supply to this area will be shut off temporarily from 08:30 until 20:30 on Tuesday, 10 June 2025. This will enable the maintenance team to install valves and make connections to the existing infrastructure in the area. Harrington Street, Arthur Wright Road, Castleman Road, Carmichael Road and surrounding streets in Fish Hoek will experience no water or low water pressure during this period.

Paarden Eiland

The water supply to Paarden Eiland will be temporarily shut off from 18:00 on Friday, 13 June 2025, until 24:00 on Sunday, 15 June 2025. This will enable the maintenance team to safely replace a 915mm diameter bulk water meter at the Paarden Eiland Transfer Pump Station. Some parts of Paarden Eland will experience water at low pressure, and other parts will experience no water during this period.

Oranjezicht Reservoir shutdown

The Water and Sanitation Directorate will commence with the annual cleaning of the Oranjezicht Reservoir from Monday, 16 June 2025, until Monday, 11 July 2025. Water supply will be rerouted from the Tygerberg Reservoir to the Oranjezicht Reservoir supply areas during this period.

This work forms part of the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s proactive infrastructure maintenance and upgrade programme, which ensures the future continuity of water supply by addressing the issue of unaccounted for water. 

What residents need to know about larger-scale planned water supply disruptions:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Sometimes the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, which means the work could take longer.
4. 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:

1. Store enough water in clean, sealed containers in advance for use during this period.
2. Keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.