The City’s Water and Sanitation Department will be conducting a dummy shutdown on the 300mm diameter main water supply to the Mfuleni area. This work will result in the temporary disruption of water supply, such as lower water pressure in this area on Thursday, 12 May 2022, from 10:00 until 11:00.  This one-hour dummy shut down will assist in planning for the replacement of the 300mm diameter water meter in Mfuleni.

This work also forms part of the City’s pro-active maintenance programme for its bulk water infrastructure, which will ensure continued water supply to the residents through the reduction of unaccounted water.

The objective is to ascertain if the size of the area impacted by the water supply disruption can be reduced. The actual meter replacement will then be conducted at a date to be determined.

Residents are kindly advised to store water upfront 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.

The City regrets any inconvenience caused, but it is imperative that it maintains and upgrades its water supply infrastructure to benefit its consumers by reducing unaccounted for water.

Source: City Of Cape Town