Cape Town Water Outage Today
Live water supply, burst-pipe and planned-maintenance status across Cape Town suburbs. Updated every 15 minutes.
As of Friday, 24 April 2026, the City of Cape Town is reporting 15 active water disruptions, including in Observatory, Constantia, Signal Hill / Lions Head, Kempenville and 10 other suburbs. 9 planned water maintenance windows are scheduled.
Current Water Outages in Cape Town
Running water from Burst pipe
Running water from Burst pipe.
Running water from Burst pipe
Running water from Burst pipe
Water streaming down the road. Both sides of road affected. Motorists to exercise caution. Maintenance team to conduct repairs asap.
Water streaming down the road. Both sides of road affected. Motorists to exercise caution. Maintenance team to conduct repairs asap.
Water streaming down the road. Both sides of road affected. Motorists to exercise caution. Maintenance team to conduct repairs asap.
Water streaming down the road. Both sides of road affected. Motorists to exercise caution. Maintenance team to conduct repairs asap.
Water streaming down the road. Both sides of road affected. Motorists to exercise caution. Maintenance team to conduct repairs asap.
Water streaming down the road. Both sides of road affected. Motorists to exercise caution. Maintenance team to conduct repairs asap.
Water streaming down the road. Both sides of road affected. Motorists to exercise caution. Maintenance team to conduct repairs asap.
Water streaming down the road. Both sides of road affected. Motorists to exercise caution. Maintenance team to conduct repairs asap.
Water streaming down the road. Both sides of road affected. Motorists to exercise caution. Maintenance team to conduct repairs asap.
Water streaming down the road. Both sides of road affected. Motorists to exercise caution. Maintenance team to conduct repairs asap.
Water streaming down the road. Both sides of road affected. Motorists to exercise caution. Maintenance team to conduct repairs asap.
Planned Water Maintenance in Cape Town
Scheduled shut-offs announced in advance so you can store water. Typical window: 09:00-21:00.
Overdue Water Outage Alerts in Cape Town
Disruptions past their restoration estimate but still in the City's list. If your water is back, the ticket may not have been closed yet.
Report a Burst Pipe or Water Outage in Cape Town
Water off, visible burst, or low pressure? Log it so the City can dispatch a team.
Check Water Outage Status by Suburb
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Outages in Cape Town
Is there a water outage in Cape Town today?
Yes, 15 water disruptions are active right now, including in Observatory, Constantia, Signal Hill / Lions Head, Kempenville. 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 feed. We poll it every 15 minutes and render it per suburb.
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