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Cape Town water outages today (31 October 2026): affected areas, causes and when water returns

Burst pipes have cut water in Parel Vallei, Kenridge, Richmond Estate, Parow Industria and Wynberg on 31 October 2026, and Epping Industria 2 has a planned shut-off from 12:00 to 22:00.

By Reported Team

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The City of Cape Town is repairing burst pipes in Parel Vallei, Kenridge, Richmond Estate, Parow Industria and Wynberg on Saturday, 31 October 2026, and the outages could affect surrounding streets (City service alerts). Bofors Circle in Epping Industria 2 is also set to lose water from 12:00 to 22:00 today for a valve replacement (City of Cape Town).

All times below are SAST and come from the City. Restoration times are estimates and can change.

Where are the burst pipes today?

AreaOutage reportedEstimated endSource
Corner Irene Avenue and Solomon Street, Parel ValleiFrom about 06:2012:20City alert
Hillside Road, KenridgeFrom about 08:2714:27City alert
Cambridge Street, Richmond EstateFrom about 08:3014:30City alert
Stellenberg Road, Parow IndustriaFrom about 08:3914:39City alert
Millbank Road, WynbergFrom about 09:2015:20City alert

The start and estimated end times come from the City's service alerts feed, which lists all five as burst pipes. The City says each outage could also affect the surrounding area and that its teams are attending to them.

Which outages from Friday are still open?

AreaOutage reportedEstimated endSource
Gardenia Crescent, EversdalFrom about 18:00 on FridayNot givenCity alert
De Bron Avenue, KenridgeFrom about 22:00 on FridayNot givenCity alert

Both are still listed as open burst water mains on the City's service alerts feed, with no restoration time given. The City has not yet posted that water is back in these streets.

Is there a planned water shut-off today?

Yes. The City will shut off water to Bofors Circle, and possibly surrounding streets, in Epping Industria 2 from 12:00 to 22:00 today. The team is replacing a defective 375mm valve on the supply main at the corner of Tripper Way and Bofors Circle (City of Cape Town). The City asks businesses and residents there to store water in clean, sealed containers beforehand.

Where has water come back?

The City said on Friday evening that water was back in Endurance Road, The Conifers (City alert), Loubser Street, Aurora (City alert), Oerder Road, Hoheizen (City alert) and Kommetjie Main Road, Fish Hoek (City alert).

How do I report a water outage in Cape Town?

Log it and keep your reference number. Give your street address or nearest landmark and a contact number (City of Cape Town).

ChannelDetails
Phone0860 103 089 (option 2 for water, 24 hours)
WhatsApp060 018 1505
SMS31373 (standard rates)
Email[email protected]
Onlinecapetown.gov.za/servicerequests

What should I do while the water is off?

Keep your taps closed so nothing floods when supply returns, and keep drinking water in clean, sealed containers. Water can look milky for a short while after it comes back because of trapped air in the pipes. It clears if you leave it to stand in a glass (City of Cape Town). Follow @CityofCTAlerts for restorations.

Earlier coverage: 30 October.

FAQ

Which Cape Town areas have no water on 31 October 2026?

The City is repairing burst pipes in Parel Vallei, Kenridge, Richmond Estate, Parow Industria and Wynberg, and two burst mains from Friday in Eversdal and Kenridge are still listed as open. Bofors Circle in Epping Industria 2 has a planned shut-off from 12:00 to 22:00.

When will water be back?

The City estimates most of today's burst pipe repairs will be done between 12:20 and 15:20. It has given no end time for Gardenia Crescent in Eversdal or De Bron Avenue in Kenridge. Epping Industria 2 is expected back after 22:00.

How do I report a water outage in Cape Town?

Call 0860 103 089 (option 2), WhatsApp 060 018 1505, SMS 31373, email [email protected] or log it at capetown.gov.za/servicerequests. Keep your reference number.

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