Garden Route Dam level at 53,22%

Update

GEORGE NEWS - The latest dam level update, supplied by George Municipality on 18 November:

2B water resrictions are still in place:

Mechanical or automatic irrigation / watering devices or sprinkler systems for gardens are prohibited.
Gardens may be watered at any time using a handheld bucket.
Gardens may be watered using a handheld garden hose only within specified time frames:
- 1 September to 30 April: 18:00 to 20:00
- 1 May to 31 August: 17:00 to 19:00
- Retirement villages and pensioners: 16:00 to 18:00 all year
- Even numbered houses: Mondays and Thursdays
- Uneven numbered houses: Tuesdays and Fridays
The irrigation or watering of all sport fields is prohibited. Exemption applies only for golf course greens, bowling greens and cricket pitches, daily between 19:00 - 21:00.
The washing of vehicles using a hosepipe/mechanical means, except by a formal commercial enterprise, is prohibited.
The cleaning of any outside surface area by means of potable water is prohibited.
The filling of swimming pools is prohibited.
Where own water from a borehole or reservoir is used, "own water" signage must be displayed.
Exemption can be applied for and considered, please contact 044 801 9354.

For water-saving tips please visit here.

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.

Photos: Stuart Marshall