What residents need to know about water supply disruptions:

• Careful consideration has been given to the planning of this work to ensure it is being done in the shortest timeframe to eliminate the discomfort and inconvenience to the consumers.
• 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.
• Sometimes the maintenance work can be more complex than anticipated, resulting in it taking longer.
• 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 the location of tankers where applicable), follow  @CityofCTAlerts which is a City of Cape Town Twitter account.

Residents are kindly advised to do the following during water supply disruptions:

• Keep your taps closed to prevent any water loss and/or damage when the water supply is restored.