Cape Town is upgrading its urban water management strategy to ensure a highquality water supply to residents. The Scientific Services Branch has upgraded its laboratory equipment and is enhancing its Laboratory Information Management System. The city has invested R13 million in advanced laboratory tools to detect ultralow levels of toxins in various water bodies. These upgrades represent a reinvigorated commitment to protecting water as a vital resource, using scientific and technological advancements to build a sustainable and resilient future.