GEORGE NEWS - Please note that due to the water situation in George the use of municipal potable water is restricted for certain activities, except with a written exemption approval from the Civil Engineering Services Directorate.
Location for free collection of treated effluent
Treated effluent is available for collection, free of charge, from the Gwaiing Wastewater Treatment Works (Airport Road, George). Please ensure the safe and appropriate use of treated effluent, and that all personnel are informed when using treated effluent that it is not safe for human consumption.
location, rate and collection times of raw water
Raw Water is available for collection at the New Water Treatments Works (11th Avenue, Denneoord).
Charges & payment
The rate as per the 2022/23 Tariff List for the collection of Raw Water is R 19,44/kl (1000 l) – this excludes VAT. Payment for raw water, for the kilolitres to be collected, is to be made at the cashiers at the main Municipal Offices in York Street. Payment must be made prior to collection and the receipt presented on collection of raw water. No raw water will be provided without the presentation of the receipt as proof of payment.
Collection times:
- Working days 08:00 – 16:00
Please note that raw water is not safe for human consumption. The user is to ensure the safety of the raw water and that it is suitable for specific use.
Please complete the indemnity form available as attached and also on the following George website link and can be completed and returned to the Directorate: Civil Engineering Services offices situated at Old Town Hall Building, Cnr. Market and York Street. Telephone enquiries can be directed to 044 801 2500/10 (7:45 am-4: 30pm) during weekdays, except on public holidays (Please note that 26, 27 December 2022 and 2 January 2022 are public holidays and therefore the offices will be closed). Completed indemnity forms can be emailed to gvanniekerk@george.gov.za
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