Cape Town enables Century City project ensures safe and reliable sanitation
Renewal of these critical sewer pipelines were first carried out via six open-trench emergency repairs to address the immediate issues, that are followed by a renewal method known as cured-in-place…
Kraaifontein Wastewater Plant Achieves 98% Compliance, Produces High-Quality Effluent
The City of Cape Town urges residents to dispose of waste responsibly to help in ensuring the efficient operation of wastewater treatment facilities and the continued protection of rivers and…
City Water and Sanitation Dept. Repairs Collapsed Bulk Sewers in Khayelitsha
This collapse shows that how interconnected the sewer network is and how a blockage in one area can have far-reaching effects in multiple areas. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the…
Water and Sanitation department introduces measures to reduce water wastage in Cape Town
Since the occurrence of the drought, the City of Cape Town has been continuously investing in upgrading aged water pipes, by improving pressure management, fixing leaks faster and strengthening metering along…
Capetonians need to be water-wise this summer season to avoid crisis
Scientific projections show that the region is likely to experience greater variability in future rainfall with a higher risk of extended dry spells and hotter summers that increase evaporation and…
Cape Town Steps-Up Sewer Monitoring During Festive Season With 24/7 Advanced Telemetry System
City of Cape Town has a high-tech digital control room that also operates 24/7, responsible for capturing and allocating service requests to the respective maintenance depots across the city.
SA-Lesotho Officials Inspect Progress on Phase-2 of Lesotho Highlands Water Project
The project involves the construction of a network of tunnels and dams to transfer water from the Orange–Senqu River in the Lesotho highlands to South Africa, and to use the water-delivery…
Cape Town accelerates drive to become a Pipe-Free City
These proactive upgrades also help in limiting long-term repair costs and protecting the environment by reducing sewage spills. The City of Cape Town understands that construction work may cause temporary inconvenience, team’s work to minimise disruption and…
Cape Town Marks World Toilet Day with Innovative Sanitation Upgrade at OR Tambo Informal Settlement
OR Tambo Informal Settlement will be the fourth to receive this alternative off-grid high-tech sanitation solution, which forms part of the City’s long-term plan for dignified sanitation across informal settlements.