Cape Town Water Outage Today
Live water supply, burst-pipe and planned-maintenance status across Cape Town suburbs. Updated every 15 minutes.
As of Monday, 8 June 2026, the City of Cape Town is reporting 4 active water disruptions, including in Edenpark, Monte Vista, Protea Heights, Morgenster Heights. 14 planned water maintenance windows are scheduled. 30 water disruptions have been restored in the past two days.
Planned water outages happening now (5)
City of Cape Town scheduled water outages currently underway.
maintenance team to complete its annual cleaning and do repairs to the sections identified. The Kloofnek Water Treatment Plant (WTP) will be operational to continue with the water supply provision during this period. No water supply disruptions are expect
This will enable the maintenance team to do a boundary valve verification on the water supply zone for the area, to determine unmapped inflows.
Infrastructure water mains maintenance
Infrastructure water mains maintenance
Mains supplying area affected.
Source: City of Cape Town service alerts
Restored in the last 24 hours (8)
Outages City of Cape Town confirmed restored recently. Full incident detail in the cards below.
Upcoming planned water outages (14)
Upcoming the City of Cape Town planned water outages. Announced in advance so you can prepare.
| Suburb / streets | Window | Cause | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rondebosch - Milner Road, Kromboom Road, Stuart Road, Columbine Road, Oban Road, Rusacre Road, Herold Road, Rubicon Road, Golden Street, Ayton Road, Dudgeon Road, Ian and Gambonia Road, situated between Avenue de Mist and Kromboom Road | Mon, 08 Jun, 22:00 → Thu, 11 Jun, 17:00 | Planned Water maintenance | View → |
| Sun Valley - The areas affected by the shut-off will be Cruiser Close, Chebec Crescent, Klipper Crescent, Jacht Street, Jangada Street, Longboat Street, Corvette Avenue, Baltic Way and surrounding areas, Sun Valley. The above water disruption is scheduled for Tuesday, 9th June 2026 from 09h00 to 20h30 and Thursday 11th June 2026 from 09h00 to 20h30 | Mon, 08 Jun, 22:00 → Thu, 11 Jun, 18:00 | Planned Water maintenance | View → |
| Kuils River Common - Silver Oaks area in Kuils River | Mon, 08 Jun, 22:00 → Tue, 09 Jun, 16:00 | Valve Maintenance | View → |
| Plattekloof 2 - Tecoma Crescent, Witels Close, Keurboom Crescent | Tue, 09 Jun, 22:00 → Wed, 10 Jun, 13:00 | Planned Water maintenance | View → |
| Nyanga - Crossroads, Nyanga and Brown’s Farm, Philippi | Tue, 09 Jun, 22:00 → Wed, 10 Jun, 22:00 | Zero Pressure Tests | View → |
| Wynberg - Wynberg | Tue, 09 Jun, 22:00 → Wed, 10 Jun, 14:00 | Planned Water maintenance | View → |
| Claremont - Claremont | Tue, 09 Jun, 22:00 → Wed, 10 Jun, 16:01 | Valve Maintenance | View → |
| Wynberg - Wynberg | Tue, 09 Jun, 22:00 → Wed, 10 Jun, 16:00 | Valve Maintenance | View → |
| Kenilworth - Kenilworth | Tue, 09 Jun, 22:00 → Wed, 10 Jun, 16:00 | Valve Maintenance | View → |
| Diep River - The City will be shutting off the water supply temporarily to Diep River | Tue, 09 Jun, 22:00 → Wed, 10 Jun, 14:00 | Planned Water maintenance | View → |
| Pelikan Heights - Pelican Heights | Tue, 09 Jun, 22:00 → Wed, 10 Jun, 14:00 | Planned Water maintenance | View → |
| Glencairn - Duiker Street, Penguin Drive | Tue, 09 Jun, 22:00 → Wed, 10 Jun, 17:30 | Valve Maintenance | View → |
| Saxenburg Park 1 - SAXENBURG AREA | Wed, 10 Jun, 22:00 → Thu, 11 Jun, 14:00 | Planned Water maintenance | View → |
| Westridge - Somerset West - Westridge – Somerset West | Wed, 10 Jun, 22:00 → Thu, 11 Jun, 22:00 | Zero Pressure Tests | 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.
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, 4 water disruptions are active right now, including in Edenpark, Monte Vista, Protea Heights, Morgenster Heights. 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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