Cape Town Water Outage Today
Live water supply, burst-pipe and planned-maintenance status across Cape Town suburbs. Updated every 15 minutes.
As of Tuesday, 8 September 2026, the City of Cape Town is reporting 6 active water disruptions, including in Hout Bay, Plumstead, Electric City, Somerset West and 2 other suburbs. 5 planned water maintenance windows are scheduled. 18 water disruptions have been restored in the past two days.
Planned water outages happening now (4)
City of Cape Town scheduled water outages currently underway.
Regular maintenance of infrastructure as per area schedule
The water supply to Summerville, Hagley and Sunbird Park will be shut off on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, from 09:00 until 17:00. This will allow the maintenance team to make a new connection to the 250 mm diameter water supply main serving these areas.
Regular maintenance of infrastructure as per area schedule
Regular meter maintenance upgrade/replacing of redundant meters as per area schedule
Source: City of Cape Town service alerts
Restored in the last 24 hours (13)
Outages City of Cape Town confirmed restored recently. Full incident detail in the cards below.
- Vredehoek(Burst pipe)21h ago
- District Six(Burst pipe)21h ago
- Simon's Town(Burst pipe)21h ago
- Bellville South(Water Off)21h ago
- Maitland(Burst Water Main)21h ago
- Strand(Burst pipe)21h ago
- Ravensmead(Burst Water Main)21h ago
- Newlands(Water Off)21h ago
- Mfuleni(Water Off)21h ago
- Sunnydale(Water Meter maintenance)21h ago
- Dennemere(Burst pipe)21h ago
- Kirstenhof(Water Off)21h ago
- Wynberg(Burst Water Main)21h ago
Upcoming planned water outages (5)
Upcoming the City of Cape Town planned water outages. Announced in advance so you can prepare.
| Suburb / streets | Window | Cause | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diep River - DIEP RIVER THE CITY'S WATER AND SANITATION DIRECTORATE WILL TEMPORARILY SHUT OFF WATER SUPPLY OF IN DIEP RIVER, PLUMSTEAD, THE VINES, DEURDRIF AND BARBAROSSA ON WEDNESDAY 09 SEPTEMBER FROM 09:00 TILL 16:00. THIS WILL ALLOW THE MAINTENANCE TEAM TO DO A ZERO-PRESSURE TEST ON THE WATER SUPPLY NETWORK IN THE AREA | Tue, 08 Sept, 22:00 → Wed, 09 Sept, 14:00 | Zero Pressure Tests | View → |
| Sun Valley - SUN VALLEY THE CITY'S WATER AND SANITATION DIRECTORATE WILL TEMPORARILY SHUT OFF WATER SUPPLY TO SUN VALLEY ON THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER FROM 09:00 TILL 16:00. THIS WILL ALLOW THE MAINTENANCE TEAM TO DO A ZERO-PRESSURE TEST ON THE WATER SUPPLY NETWORK IN THE AREA | Wed, 09 Sept, 22:00 → Thu, 10 Sept, 14:00 | Zero Pressure Tests | View → |
| Khayelitsha - Ilitha Park, Harare, Monwabisi Park/Ndlovini, Kuyasa and Nkanini-Zwezwe, particularly the high-lying areas of Khayelitsha. | Wed, 09 Sept, 22:00 → Thu, 10 Sept, 15:00 | Zero Pressure Tests | View → |
| Plattekloof 1 | Wed, 09 Sept, 22:00 → Thu, 10 Sept, 14:00 | Water Main | View → |
| Gordons Bay - GORDONS BAY | Sun, 13 Sept, 22:00 → Thu, 17 Sept, 06:00 | Planned Water maintenance | View → |
Current Water Outages in Cape Town
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 running due to stolen meter
Planned Water Maintenance in Cape Town
Scheduled water outages 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.
Recently Restored Water Supply in Cape Town
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, 6 water disruptions are active right now, including in Hout Bay, Plumstead, Electric City, Somerset West. 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.
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