Cape Town Water Outage Today
Live water supply, burst-pipe and planned-maintenance status across Cape Town suburbs. Updated every 15 minutes.
As of 19:45 SAST on Saturday, 24 October 2026, the City of Cape Town is reporting 9 active water disruptions, including in Eversdal, Clifton, Klipkop, Stikland and 5 other suburbs. 18 planned water maintenance windows are scheduled. 21 water disruptions have been restored in the past two days.
Suburbs with active water disruptions right now (9)
Planned water outages happening now (5)
City of Cape Town scheduled water outages currently underway.
In progressPlanned Water maintenanceRacing Park
Leak detection in Racecourse, Kenridge, Kenilworth and Gunnery
Window: 24 Oct, 09:30 - 30 Oct, 15:00
In progressPlanned Water maintenanceClifton
The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Nettleton Street, Victoria Street, Kloof Street, Lower Kloof Street, Biskop Steps, and possibly surrounding streets in Clifton, on Saturday, 24 October 2026, from 09:30 until 17:30. This will allow the maintenance team to safely repair a leak on the water supply main in Nettleton Street. Affected areas will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use.
Infrastructure water mains maintenance
Window: 24 Oct, 09:30 - 24 Oct, 17:30
In progressWater MainStikland
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will temporarily shut off the water supply to Labelle Road, between Strand and Willow Road, Traka Street, Kariga Street, Hydro Street, a portion of Cecil Morgan Street, Ampere Street and possibly surrounds in Stikland, on Saturday, 24 October 2026, from 09:00 until 18:00. This will allow the maintenance team to urgently carry out connections to the 225mm-diameter water main along Labelle Road, between Strand Street and Willow Street, Stikland. The affected areas will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use.
Regular maintenance of infrastructure as per area schedule
Window: 24 Oct, 09:00 - 24 Oct, 18:00
In progressValve MaintenanceWoodstock
Ravenscraig Road, Woodlands Road, Pine Road, Queens Road, Beyers Road, Warwick Street, Salmon Street, Coventry Road, Duke Road, Park Road, High Street, and possibly surrounding streets in Woodstock
Parts of Woodstock The City will start with the pipe replacement project that will affect the water supply intermittently to parts of Woodstock from Monday, 5 October 2026 until Friday, 30 April 2027. This will result in the water being shut off in Ravens
Window: 05 Oct, 08:00 - 30 Apr, 17:00
In progressWater MainHout Bay
Parts of Chapman’s Peak Drive – Hout Bay
Regular maintenance of infrastructure as per area schedule
Window: 28 Sept, 07:00 - 03 Dec, 17:00
Source: City of Cape Town service alerts
Restored in the last 24 hours (10)
Outages City of Cape Town confirmed restored recently. Full incident detail in the cards below.
- Eversdal(Burst Water Main)19h ago
- Strand Industria(Burst Water Main)19h ago
- Khayelitsha(Burst Water Main)19h ago
- Brackenfell South(Burst pipe)19h ago
- Gardens(Burst Water Main)19h ago
- Claremont(Replacing Fire Hydrant)19h ago
- Delft 1 & 2(Burst pipe)19h ago
- Plumstead(Sewer Overflow)19h ago
- Brackenfell South(Valve Maintenance)19h ago
- Plattekloof 1(Water Meter maintenance)19h ago
Upcoming planned water outages (18)
Upcoming the City of Cape Town planned water outages. Announced in advance so you can prepare.
| Suburb / streets | Window | Cause | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Industria 2 - Parts of Epping Industria 2 The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Bofors Circle, and possibly surrounding streets in Epping Industria 2, on Saturday, 31 October 2026, from 12:00 until 22:00. This will allow the maintenance team to safely replace the defective 375mm-diameter valve on the water supply main at the corners of Tripper Way and Bofors Circle. Affected areas will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use. | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Sat, 31 Oct, 22:00 | Valve Maintenance | View → |
| Gardens - Gardens | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Thu, 29 Oct, 17:00 | Zero Pressure Tests | View → |
| Khayelitsha - Khayelitsha – low-lying areas. | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Thu, 29 Oct, 16:00 | Zero Pressure Tests | View → |
| Philippi - Schaapkraal - Philippi The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Schaapkraal, Philippi, on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 11:00 until 13:00. This will allow the maintenance teams to safely do a test shut-off to determine the impacted area ahead of the actual temporary shut-off on Thursday, 29 October 2026, from 09:00 until 18:00 when a defective water meter will be replaced on the water main in the area. The entire Schaapkraal will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use. | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Thu, 29 Oct, 18:00 | Water Main | View → |
| Woodstock - Parts of Woodstock The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to a large part of Woodstock on Monday, 26 October 2026 and Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 09:00 until 16:00. This will allow the maintenance teams to safely do test shut-offs to determine the impacted area ahead of the actual temporary shut-off on Thursday, 29 October 2026, from 09:00 until 18:00 when various connections will be done on the 225mm-diameter water main in the area. The area along Victoria Road, from Walmer Road to Searle Street, Albert Road from Aberdeen Road to Barron Road and possibly surrounds will experience low water pressure to no water during these periods. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use on all three days. | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Thu, 29 Oct, 18:00 | Water Main | View → |
| Tamboerskloof - Tamboerskloof | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Wed, 28 Oct, 17:00 | Zero Pressure Tests | View → |
| Somerset West - Spanish Farm and surrounds – Somerset West | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Wed, 28 Oct, 16:00 | Zero Pressure Tests | View → |
| Helderrant - Helderrand | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Wed, 28 Oct, 16:00 | Zero Pressure Tests | View → |
| Bloekombos - Bloekombos and Wallacedene The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Bloekombos and Wallacedene on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 18:00 until complete. This will allow the maintenance team to safely repair the outlet of the Bloekombos Reservoir. Site preparations will be done in advance for the repairs, to reduce the water supply disruption period. These areas, and possibly surrounds, will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store enough water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use. | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Wed, 28 Oct, 00:00 | Planned Water maintenance | View → |
| Philippi - Schaapkraal - Philippi The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Schaapkraal, Philippi, on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 11:00 until 13:00. This will allow the maintenance teams to safely do a test shut-off to determine the impacted area ahead of the actual temporary shut-off on Thursday, 29 October 2026, from 09:00 until 18:00 when a defective water meter will be replaced on the water main in the area. The entire Schaapkraal will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Tue, 27 Oct, 13:00 | Water Main | View → |
| Saxenburg Park 1 - Saxenberg Park | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Tue, 27 Oct, 16:00 | Zero Pressure Tests | View → |
| Beacon Valley - Parts of Beacon Valley – Mitchells Plain The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Trampoline Street, between AZ Berman and Hengelaar Street and possibly surrounds in Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain, on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 09:00 to 18:00. This will allow the maintenance team to safely connect the newly installed pipeline to the existing infrastructure on the corner of AZ Berman Drive and Trampoline Street, Beacon Vally. Affected areas will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use. A water tanker will be made available to provide water for domestic use where required. | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Tue, 27 Oct, 18:00 | Valve Maintenance | View → |
| Bellville South - Parts of Sacks Circle – Bellville South The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Sacks Circle between Peter Barlow Street and Spin Street, and possibly surrounding streets in Bellville South, on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 09:00 until 17:00. This will allow the maintenance team to safely replace an aged section of the water supply main in the area. Affected areas will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use. | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Tue, 27 Oct, 17:00 | Planned Water maintenance | View → |
| Kommetjie - Parts of Kommetjie The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to parts of Kommetjie on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 08:00 until 19:00. This will allow the maintenance team to safely carry out the pipe replacement of the water main in Wireless Road, Kommetjie. The area along Wireless Road and possibly surrounding streets will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store enough water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use. | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Tue, 27 Oct, 19:00 | Water Main | View → |
| Mfuleni - Parts of Mfuleni The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to parts of Mfuleni on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 08:00 until 17:00. This will allow the maintenance team to safely carry out the pipe replacement of the water main in Lukhanyo Street and Main Road, Mfuleni. These streets as well as Tembalethu Street and Uluntu Street, and possibly surrounding streets will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store enough water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use. A water tanker will be made available to provide water for domestic use where required. | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Tue, 27 Oct, 17:00 | Valve Maintenance | View → |
| Kalkfontein - Kalkfontein | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Mon, 26 Oct, 16:00 | Zero Pressure Tests | View → |
| Khayelitsha - Site C – Khayelitsha | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Mon, 26 Oct, 16:00 | Zero Pressure Tests | View → |
| Woodstock - The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to a large part of Woodstock on Monday, 26 October 2026 and Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 09:00 until 16:00. This will allow the maintenance teams to safely do test shut-offs to determine the impacted area ahead of the actual temporary shut-off on Thursday, 29 October 2026, from 09:00 until 18:00 when various connections will be done on the 225mm-diameter water main in the area. The area along Victoria Road, from Walmer Road to Searle Street, Albert Road from Aberdeen Road to Barron Road and possibly surrounds will experience low water pressure to no water during these periods. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use on all three days. | Sat, 24 Oct, 00:00 → Tue, 27 Oct, 16:00 | Planned Water maintenance | View → |
Current Water Outages in Cape Town
ActiveBurst Water MainReported 20 hours ago
Eversdal - Dawn Close
FIRE HYDRANT REPLACEMENT
Estimated restoration: 24 Oct 2026, 17:40
ActiveBurst Water MainReported 20 hours ago
Clifton - Kloof Road
Water streaming down the road. Both sides of road affected. Motorists to exercise caution. Maintenance team to conduct repairs asap.
Estimated restoration: 24 Oct 2026, 18:00
ActiveBurst Water MainReported 20 hours ago
Klipkop - Clarendon Street
Water streaming down the road. Both sides of road affected. Motorists to exercise caution. Maintenance team to conduct repairs asap.
Estimated restoration: 24 Oct 2026, 15:50
ActiveBurst Water MainReported 20 hours ago
Stikland - Cnr Willow and Labelle
Water streaming down the road. Both sides of road affected. Motorists to exercise caution. Maintenance team to conduct repairs asap.
Estimated restoration: 24 Oct 2026, 15:00
ActiveBurst Water MainReported 20 hours ago
Sunbird Park - Wood Pecker Walk
Water streaming down the road. Both sides of road affected. Motorists to exercise caution. Maintenance team to conduct repairs asap.
Estimated restoration: 24 Oct 2026, 14:00
ActiveBurst Water MainReported 20 hours ago
Gardens - Upper Kloof Street
Water streaming down the road. Both sides of road affected. Motorists to exercise caution. Maintenance team to conduct repairs asap.
Estimated restoration: 24 Oct 2026, 14:00
ActiveBurst pipeReported 1 day ago
Scottsdene - ULTRA AVENUE, SCOTTSDENE
Running water from Burst pipe
Estimated restoration: not provided by City
ActiveBurst pipeReported 1 day ago
Sunningdale - RAND PARK CRESCENT, SUNNINGDALE
Running water from Burst pipe
Estimated restoration: not provided by City
ActiveWater OffReported 1 day ago
Fish Hoek - NELSON ROAD, FISH HOEK
Mains supplying area affected.
Estimated restoration: not provided by City
Planned Water Maintenance in Cape Town
Scheduled water outages announced in advance so you can store water. Typical window: 09:00-21:00.
Epping Industria 2- Valve Maintenance
Parts of Epping Industria 2
The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Bofors Circle, and possibly surrounding streets in Epping Industria 2, on Saturday, 31 October 2026, from 12:00 until 22:00. This will allow the maintenance team to safely replace the defective 375mm-diameter valve on the water supply main at the corners of Tripper Way and Bofors Circle. Affected areas will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use.
Planned maintenance on Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) to ensure network operating effectively. Due to complexity of work, it may take longer than expected.
31 Oct 2026, 12:00 - 31 Oct 2026, 22:00
Gardens- Zero Pressure Tests
Gardens
Households may experience low water pressure or no water during the testing period. Normal pressure will resume after the testing period.
29 Oct 2026, 10:00 - 29 Oct 2026, 17:00
Khayelitsha- Zero Pressure Tests
Khayelitsha – low-lying areas.
Households may experience low water pressure or no water during the testing period. Normal pressure will resume after the testing period.
29 Oct 2026, 09:00 - 29 Oct 2026, 16:00
Philippi- Water Main
Schaapkraal - Philippi
The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Schaapkraal, Philippi, on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 11:00 until 13:00. This will allow the maintenance teams to safely do a test shut-off to determine the impacted area ahead of the actual temporary shut-off on Thursday, 29 October 2026, from 09:00 until 18:00 when a defective water meter will be replaced on the water main in the area. The entire Schaapkraal will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use.
Regular maintenance of infrastructure as per area schedule
29 Oct 2026, 09:00 - 29 Oct 2026, 18:00
Woodstock- Water Main
Parts of Woodstock
The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to a large part of Woodstock on Monday, 26 October 2026 and Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 09:00 until 16:00. This will allow the maintenance teams to safely do test shut-offs to determine the impacted area ahead of the actual temporary shut-off on Thursday, 29 October 2026, from 09:00 until 18:00 when various connections will be done on the 225mm-diameter water main in the area. The area along Victoria Road, from Walmer Road to Searle Street, Albert Road from Aberdeen Road to Barron Road and possibly surrounds will experience low water pressure to no water during these periods. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use on all three days.
Regular maintenance of infrastructure as per area schedule
29 Oct 2026, 09:00 - 29 Oct 2026, 18:00
Tamboerskloof- Zero Pressure Tests
Tamboerskloof
Households may experience low water pressure or no water during the testing period. Normal pressure will resume after the testing period.
28 Oct 2026, 10:00 - 28 Oct 2026, 17:00
Somerset West- Zero Pressure Tests
Spanish Farm and surrounds – Somerset West
Households may experience low water pressure or no water during the testing period. Normal pressure will resume after the testing period.
28 Oct 2026, 09:00 - 28 Oct 2026, 16:00
Helderrant- Zero Pressure Tests
Helderrand
Households may experience low water pressure or no water during the testing period. Normal pressure will resume after the testing period.
28 Oct 2026, 09:00 - 28 Oct 2026, 16:00
Bloekombos- Planned Water maintenance
Bloekombos and Wallacedene
The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Bloekombos and Wallacedene on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 18:00 until complete. This will allow the maintenance team to safely repair the outlet of the Bloekombos Reservoir. Site preparations will be done in advance for the repairs, to reduce the water supply disruption period. These areas, and possibly surrounds, will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store enough water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use.
Infrastructure water mains maintenance
27 Oct 2026, 18:00
Philippi- Water Main
Schaapkraal - Philippi
The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Schaapkraal, Philippi, on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 11:00 until 13:00. This will allow the maintenance teams to safely do a test shut-off to determine the impacted area ahead of the actual temporary shut-off on Thursday, 29 October 2026, from 09:00 until 18:00 when a defective water meter will be replaced on the water main in the area. The entire Schaapkraal will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use
Regular maintenance of infrastructure as per area schedule
27 Oct 2026, 11:00 - 27 Oct 2026, 13:00
Saxenburg Park 1- Zero Pressure Tests
Saxenberg Park
Households may experience low water pressure or no water during the testing period. Normal pressure will resume after the testing period.
27 Oct 2026, 09:00 - 27 Oct 2026, 16:00
Beacon Valley- Valve Maintenance
Parts of Beacon Valley – Mitchells Plain
The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Trampoline Street, between AZ Berman and Hengelaar Street and possibly surrounds in Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain, on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 09:00 to 18:00. This will allow the maintenance team to safely connect the newly installed pipeline to the existing infrastructure on the corner of AZ Berman Drive and Trampoline Street, Beacon Vally. Affected areas will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use. A water tanker will be made available to provide water for domestic use where required.
Planned maintenance on Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) to ensure network operating effectively. Due to complexity of work, it may take longer than expected.
27 Oct 2026, 09:00 - 27 Oct 2026, 18:00
Bellville South- Planned Water maintenance
Parts of Sacks Circle – Bellville South
The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to Sacks Circle between Peter Barlow Street and Spin Street, and possibly surrounding streets in Bellville South, on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 09:00 until 17:00. This will allow the maintenance team to safely replace an aged section of the water supply main in the area. Affected areas will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use.
Infrastructure water mains maintenance
27 Oct 2026, 09:00 - 27 Oct 2026, 17:00
Kommetjie- Water Main
Parts of Kommetjie
The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to parts of Kommetjie on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 08:00 until 19:00. This will allow the maintenance team to safely carry out the pipe replacement of the water main in Wireless Road, Kommetjie. The area along Wireless Road and possibly surrounding streets will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store enough water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use.
Regular maintenance of infrastructure as per area schedule
27 Oct 2026, 08:00 - 27 Oct 2026, 19:00
Mfuleni- Valve Maintenance
Parts of Mfuleni
The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to parts of Mfuleni on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 08:00 until 17:00. This will allow the maintenance team to safely carry out the pipe replacement of the water main in Lukhanyo Street and Main Road, Mfuleni. These streets as well as Tembalethu Street and Uluntu Street, and possibly surrounding streets will experience no water during this period. Consumers are encouraged to store enough water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use. A water tanker will be made available to provide water for domestic use where required.
Planned maintenance on Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) to ensure network operating effectively. Due to complexity of work, it may take longer than expected.
27 Oct 2026, 08:00 - 27 Oct 2026, 17:00
Kalkfontein- Zero Pressure Tests
Kalkfontein
Households may experience low water pressure or no water during the testing period. Normal pressure will resume after the testing period.
26 Oct 2026, 09:00 - 26 Oct 2026, 16:00
Khayelitsha- Zero Pressure Tests
Site C – Khayelitsha
Households may experience low water pressure or no water during the testing period. Normal pressure will resume after the testing period.
26 Oct 2026, 09:00 - 26 Oct 2026, 16:00
Woodstock- Planned Water maintenance
The City will temporarily shut off the water supply to a large part of Woodstock on Monday, 26 October 2026 and Tuesday, 27 October 2026, from 09:00 until 16:00. This will allow the maintenance teams to safely do test shut-offs to determine the impacted area ahead of the actual temporary shut-off on Thursday, 29 October 2026, from 09:00 until 18:00 when various connections will be done on the 225mm-diameter water main in the area. The area along Victoria Road, from Walmer Road to Searle Street, Albert Road from Aberdeen Road to Barron Road and possibly surrounds will experience low water pressure to no water during these periods. Consumers are encouraged to store water in advance in clean, sealed containers for domestic use on all three days.
Infrastructure water mains maintenance
26 Oct 2026, 09:00 - 27 Oct 2026, 16:00
Recently Restored Water Supply in Cape Town
Report a Burst Pipe or Water Outage in Cape Town
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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Outages in Cape Town
Is there a water outage in Cape Town today?
Yes, 9 water disruptions are active right now, including in Eversdal, Clifton, Klipkop, Stikland. See the live cards above for cause, affected streets and expected restoration.
How do I report a water outage or burst pipe in Cape Town?
Call the City of Cape Town on 0860 103 089 (24/7), or log it at eservices1.capetown.gov.za. For a burst pipe, include the nearest street corner and whether water is flowing onto the road. Serious bursts that could cause flooding should also be reported to your nearest CID if you have one.
Why is my water off in Cape Town?
Most Cape Town water outages fall into three categories: burst water mains (common after pressure spikes or cold snaps), planned maintenance on reservoirs or pipelines (announced in advance), and upstream reservoir drawdowns during peak demand. Pressure tests after repairs can also cause brief interruptions over a day.
How long do Cape Town water outages last?
Most unplanned water outages are restored within 4-12 hours - time needed to repair the pipe, refill the affected zone and re-pressurise. Large burst mains can take 12-24 hours. Planned maintenance is typically announced with a 12-hour window, usually 09:00-21:00.
Should I boil tap water during an outage?
Only if the City issues an explicit boil-water notice. A supply disruption is different from a contamination event - when water returns after a pipe repair, it may be briefly discoloured or cloudy but is still drinkable unless the City advises otherwise. Run your tap for a minute to clear sediment.
Where does this water outage data come from?
Directly from the City of Cape Town's official service alerts, updated every 15 minutes and shown per suburb.
OurPower is an independent information site. We are not affiliated with the City of Cape Town. This page presents the City's official service alerts in plain language. For official updates, call 0860 103 089.
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