The
City’s Water and Sanitation Department will be conducting zero pressure tests
on the main water supply to the Heldervue area in
Somerset West.
This work will result in the disruption of water supply to this
area on Wednesday, 28 September 2022, from 21:00 until 04:00 on Thursday, 29
September 2022 and again on Thursday, 29 September 2022 from 21:00 until 04:00
on Friday, 30 September 2022.
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 kindly 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.
The
City sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused.
