Claremont, Kenilworth and Wynberg residents have been advised to store water ahead of a planned supply disruption on tomorrow and Thursday.
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will be doing zero pressure tests on the main water supply which will cause low water pressure to these areas from 9pm on Wednesday August 17 until 4am on Thursday August 18.
Zero-pressure testing is part of the installation process for pressure management technology. Tests are done to see if there are any unmapped inflows that need to be taken into account before smart pressure reducing valves are installed.
Residents are advised to store water 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.
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.
