GEORGE NEWS - Test results received have indicated that Gwaing River, River Mouth and Beach remain non-compliant for Tuesday 11 January and no swimming or water sports are allowed.
Following the spill yesterday, all protocols were followed in terms of clean up and testing will continue until a compliant result is received.
Touw River has tested non-compliant at Ebb and Flow and no swimming or water sports are allowed.
Touw River mouth and lagoon is compliant and swimming and water sport are permitted.
George Municipality has checked the EBB and Flow pump station and confirms that no municipal sewerage spill has occurred. We continue with the investigation of all private and business conservancy tanks in order to pinpoint the source of the non-compliance.
We thank those residents who have willingly allowed our officials access to their property.
Legal action can and will be taken against those property owners who with no valid reason, refuse George Municipality access to their property.
Our officials are wearing identifying tags and will provide the homeowner with a letter indicating reason for their requiring access. The full investigation is expected to be concluded within the next few days.
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