Update
GEORGE NEWS - The latest reading of the Garden Route Dam level (taken this morning, Wednesday 24 January) is 79.58%.
73.5mm of rainfall was recorded over the past week.
Despite the good rainfall, 2B water restrictions still apply in George and surrounds.
What this means:
• Handheld watering of gardens using a hose and municipal water: even-numbered households Mondays and Thursdays, 19:00 - 21:00 AND uneven-numbered households Tuesdays and Fridays, 19:00 - 21:00.
• Mechanical irrigation of gardens (sprayers) using municipal water is prohibited.
• Watering sports fields using municipal water is prohibited, except for golf course greens, bowling greens and cricket pitches, daily 7pm-9pm.
• Filling up of swimming pools using municipal water is prohibited.
• Washing cars with a hose using municipal water is prohibited (buckets allowed), except for commercial car washes.
• Cleaning of outside surfaces using a hosepipe with municipal water is prohibited (buckets allowed).
• “OWN WATER” signage must be displayed where applicable and must be proven on request by municipal officials.
• Applications for exemption of some restrictions may be considered on merit.
Report water leaks and burst pipes to 044 801 9262 or after hours at 044 801 6300.
Report contraventions of water restrictions on 0800 424 277. Fines may apply.
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