Garden Route Dam level at 47.65%

Update

GEORGE NEWS - The latest dam level update, supplied by George Municipality on 8 December:

Dam level: 47,65%
- Compared to 49,43% on 25 November
Rainfall: 9.8 mm (Measured from 2 to 8 December)

2C Water Restrictions are applicable in George and surrounds as of 4 December.

Under Level 2C, all Level 2B measures remain in force, with the following additional mandatory reductions and prohibitions:

Emergency water tariffs will come into effect following the Public Participation process which concludes on 19 December.
Households are limited to 15kl per month.
Businesses and entertainment facilities must reduce consumption by 25% (based on the past six-month average).
Industries must reduce consumption by 15%.
Flow-reducing devices may be installed for non-compliance (offenders are liable for the installation cost, except for indigent households).
No hosing of structures, roofs, or paved areas using municipal water.
No hosepipe use by car wash businesses unless using non-potable or alternative water sources.
Irrigation of sports fields with potable water is prohibited once the dam levels reach 25%.
Public swimming pools may not be filled with potable water once the dam levels reach 25%.
Enhanced public awareness campaigns and intensified monitoring of high-use consumers.
Additional maintenance teams are deployed to fast-track leak repairs.

In terms of Section 5 of the By-law, residents may apply in writing for exemption from specific restrictions. No potable water may be used for construction. Contractors may apply to the Civil Engineering Services Directorate to collect treated effluent from the Gwaiing Wastewater Treatment Works.

A raw water supply point at the Wilderness Water Treatment Works (WTW) is planned, and the public will be notified once this has been implemented.

These restrictions currently apply to George only, and not to Uniondale or Haarlem.

The cooperation of all users of municipal water is essential and is greatly appreciated.

Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 42 4477.
Report all water leaks to the Civil Engineering Directorate on 044 801 9262/66 or a/h 044 801 6300.
For water-saving tips please visit here.

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