Residents in parts of Brackenfell are to expect water-supply disruptions as critical maintenance work is planned for tomorrow, 2 July.
Zero-pressure tests and conditional assessments will be done in Vredekloof, Welgelee, Arauna, Morgenster, St Kilda, Marlborough Park, Brackenfell Industrial and Okavango Park.
“Zero-pressure testing and step-testing are part of the installation process for pressure management technology,” a City spokesperson said. “Tests are done in advance to see if any unmapped inflows need to be considered before installing smart pressure-reducing valves.”
In these affected areas some residents may experience low water pressure while others may have no water coming out of their taps for some time during this testing period, but It is not possible to predict which areas or streets will experience disruptions.
“Additional zone-management investigations will be carried out to ensure the zone-management infrastructure is operating effectively and efficiently. Pressure fluctuations may be experienced but will be minimised as far as possible. 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.”
Residents are urged to store enough water in clean sealed containers in advance for used during this period.
