Update
GEORGE NEWS - The latest dam level update, supplied by George Municipality on 14 April:
Garden Route Dam Level
- Dam level: 50,49 % (Compared to 51,47% on 7 April)
- Rainfall: 12,40 mm (Measured from 8-14 April)
Water supply left: 21 weeks
This includes only water that can be pumped and treated. Water below intake / treatment level is excluded.
- Current daily demand: 37.1 million litres / day
- Target daily demand: 36 million litres / day
Haarlem Dam Level
- Dam level: 14,22 % (Compared to 16.80% on 7 April)
- Rainfall: 4 mm (Measured from 8-14 April)
Residents are warned that if water consumption does not reduce, George Municipality has advised that it will have to introduce stronger restrictions and possibly higher costs may apply.
Saving now prevents tougher measures.
The Level 2D water restrictions implemented currently can be found here.

Report leaks or misuse:
- 044 801 9262 / 66 | 044 801 6300
- Violations: 044 801 6350 | 044 801 6300
Previous articles:
- Garden Route Dam level down to 51,47%
- Garden Route Dam level down to 52,92%
- Garden Route Dam level remains 55,89%
- Garden Route Dam level down 2 percent: 55,89%
- Garden Route Dam level down to 57,05%
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