City to install pressure system on water supply

By Khanyisa Tabata
04 July 2009


The City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Department will be installing a pressure management system on the water supply network feeding the Langa area on Tuesday 7 July 2009 and Wednesday 8 July 2009.

This forms part of the City's water demand management strategy whereby it aims to reduce the pressure in the water supply lines to acceptable levels in order to increase the lifespan of the water reticulation network and to reduce water wastage resulting from pipe bursts caused by the high pressures in the system.

In order to do the installation of the pressure management system, a short section of the water main will be isolated.

This will result in a large section of Langa either experiencing low water pressure or no water at all between 09:00 – 17:00 on both days.

When the water flow is restored there might be a brief period when the water is slightly discoloured.

“We would like to request that residents store drinking water in containers for domestic purposes”, the City says.

Residents must ensure that their taps are properly closed during this period. Should the tap be inadvertently left open and the flow is restored while you are away from home, damage could be caused and a considerable amount of water wasted.