Dirty tap water in parts of Cape Town has cleared, says City

Last week residents in eastern and central areas in Cape Town complained of dirty water coming out of their taps. The water discolouration was reported in 15 suburbs across the City. Residents told to boil their dirty water On Thursday the City said the discolouration was the result of maintenance work being done on the bulk water network.

It required that parts of the system be shut off to facilitate repairs. “As a safety precaution, residents are advised to boil their water before drinking if it appears to be discoloured,” the City said on Thursday. The latest water tests have shown that water in the affected areas is now safe to drink , and meets South African National Standard (SANS241) health guidelines.



“The City of Cape Town’s latest water sample results confirm that the temporary discolouration of tap water in the eastern and central parts of the city has cleared ,” the City has said. Areas that were affected on 17 October included Strand, Khayelitsha, Grassy Park, Lansdowne, Belthorn Estate, Lentegeur, Lotus River, Claremont, Pelikan Park, Portland, Philippi, Crawford, Macassar, Ikwezi Park and Primrose Park. The City went on to say that residents in these suburbs no longer needed to boil their tap water.

Residents have also provided feedback, confirming that tap water in many affected areas has cleared over the past two to three days. “We thank affected residents for their patience during this time,” the City added. If residents notice any further discolouration, they are encouraged to report it for further testing.

Reports can be submitted via multiple channels, including WhatsApp, the City’s online portal , email, and walk-in centres. Were you affected and has your tap water cleared? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or emailing [email protected] or sending a WhatsApp to 0600110211 .

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