The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Department will conduct a series of pressure tests on the main water supply line feeding the Plattekloof Glen, Edgemead and Monte Vista (including the prison) areas throughout this week, Monday, 5 November until Friday, 9 November 2012.
The tests will be performed to determine the operating pressures within the City’s water distribution network. They will be carried out during the day between 09:00 and 16:30 as they require operation of a large number of valves. Some of the tests may be repeated at night if the results obtained are not conclusive.
The tests necessitate the temporary shut-off of various water main sections. This may result in consumers experiencing water supply disruptions for a maximum period of three hours or low water pressure for up to five hours.
The City apologises for the inconvenience. However, it is necessary to conduct these tests in order to ensure that the water supply network is in a sound state of repair.
Residents are advised to store water in clean sealed containers for domestic purposes.
Residents are also reminded that, although the water supply might be shut down for certain periods, they should treat the water supply to or on their premises as uninterrupted (normal) and be cognisant of the fact that unattended open taps could lead to water wastage and possible damage to property once the water supply is brought back on line.
This project forms part of the City’s Water Demand Management Plan to curtail water losses, through reducing pipe bursts and connection leakages in the reticulation network system.
