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water and sanitation

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The V&A Waterfront will resume its major infrastructure program to replace ageing water and sewer pipelines

Major infrastructure works at V&A Waterfront: What you need to know

The V&A Waterfront is set to embark on a significant infrastructure programme to replace ageing water and sewer pipelines, ensuring long-term growth and sustainability. Spanning…

The City of Cape Town’s water and sanitation directorate warns of 12-hour water supply disruption for parts of Oranjezicht from 8am until 8pm today, Tuesday, April 7.

Oranjezicht residents: Prepare for a 12-hour water disruption on April 7

Residents of Oranjezicht should prepare for a crucial 12-hour water supply disruption on April 7 due to essential maintenance work aimed at improving the city's water…

Cape Town residents are urged to conserve water as dam levels fall to 60%, well below last year's measurements at this time.

Cape Town's water emergency: City calls for immediate action as dam levels decline

With dam levels critically low, the City of Cape Town warns residents of possible water restrictions by November unless rainfall increases this winter.

Wet wipes are a major cause of sewer blockages in Camps Bay, Bakoven, Clifton and Sea Point.

Wetwipes leading cause of sewage blockages

City of Cape Town appeals to seaboard residents to watch what they flush.

Have your say about proposed permanent desalination plant

Have your say about proposed permanent desalination plant

The public has until Monday March 3 to comment on the on the proposal to implement and operate the City’s first permanent desalination plant in Paarden Eiland through an external…

Open manholes attract illegally dumped waste that can block pipes and cause flooding, says the City.

Public urged to report missing manhole covers

The City is urging the public to report missing or broken manhole covers to help prevent flooding on rainy days. Open manholes attract illegally dumped waste that can block…