MEDIA RELEASE: Water reservoirs under pressure
Issued George Municipality, 6 Feb @ 12h30
George Municipality remains concerned about the main drinking water reservoirs which are still under severe pressure.
Repeated requests to the public to use water sparingly is not being reflected in the daily consumption figures.
Water consumption is now being monitored hourly for all areas.
Water Restrictions have been implemented. Any person who contravenes these restrictions is guilty of an offence and is, upon conviction, liable to a fine as published in the annual tariffs list, or six months imprisonment. Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477 and will be followed up by George Municipal Law Enforcement.
Flow to the system will be restricted today and on an ongoing basis, to force a reduction in daily consumption.
This will result in low water pressure being experienced. Please do not report incidents of low water pressure.
The public is requested to only report if they have no water.
We thank those residents who have heeded our call and implemented measures to reduce household consumption.
Report all water leaks to our Civil Engineering Department on 044 801 9262/66 or after hours 044 801 6300
MEDIA RELEASE: Water reservoirs under pressure
Issued George Municipality, 6 Feb @ 12h30
George Municipality remains concerned about the main drinking water reservoirs which are still under severe pressure.
Repeated requests to the public to use water sparingly is not being reflected in the daily consumption figures.
Water consumption is now being monitored hourly for all areas.
Water Restrictions have been implemented. Any person who contravenes these restrictions is guilty of an offence and is, upon conviction, liable to a fine as published in the annual tariffs list, or six months imprisonment. Contraventions of the Water Restrictions can be reported on 0800 424477 and will be followed up by George Municipal Law Enforcement.
Flow to the system will be restricted today and on an ongoing basis, to force a reduction in daily consumption.
This will result in low water pressure being experienced. Please do not report incidents of low water pressure.
The public is requested to only report if they have no water.
We thank those residents who have heeded our call and implemented measures to reduce household consumption.
Report all water leaks to our Civil Engineering Department on 044 801 9262/66 or after hours 044 801 6300