Notices

The Eskom Potable Water Storage Reservoir has been unable to increase levels due to loadshedding. The reservoir is currently empty, and residents may expect brown water.

The discoloured water is safe for bathing, showering, and sanitation but should be boiled before drinking. A municipal team will collect samples to test composition.

A large tanker will be stationed at the Mont Fleur Estate entrance. A smaller tanker will roam the Golden Valley area. Tankers will be stationed until 10:00 pm.

George Municipality thanks the residents for their patience and understanding.

26 November 2023 @08:54

The Eskom Potable Water Storage Reservoir continues to experience low water supply levels due to load shedding.

Residents of Blanco and surrounding areas are urged to continue using water sparingly to allow the reservoir to build up reserves.

For those without water, a tanker will rotate between the Mont Fleur Estate entrance and Golden Valley Drive from 10:00 am today.

George Municipality thanks the residents for their patience and understanding.

26 November 2023 @ 08:42

Zone 8 in Thembalethu is currently experiencing a power outage, which was caused by illegal connections.

Please take note that it might take longer to restore the power supply to this area and therefore an estimated time of repair is unclear at this stage.

25 November 2023 @ 21:05

The Eskom Potable Water Storage Reservoir is experiencing low water supply levels due to load shedding.

Residents of Blanco and surrounding areas are urged to continue using water sparingly to allow the reservoir to build up reserves.

For those without water, tankers are en route and will be doing their last round in Maitland and Golden Valley before 22H00 this evening.

George Municipality thanks the residents for their patience and understanding.

 25 November 2023 @ 16:44

The Eskom Potable Water Storage Reservoir is experiencing low water supply levels due to load shedding.

Pumps were fixed on 24 November however loadshedding has not allowed levels to build up and support the area. This results in low pressure with higher areas having no water.

Residents of Blanco and surrounding areas are urged to continue using water sparingly to allow the reservoir to build up reserves.

For today, the reservoir will be recharged using a large tanker. The municipality will install a generator to assist during loadshedding in the next two days.

For those without water, tankers are en route. The farms on the upper section of Maitland Street will receive water into holding tanks on site and the tanker will then be stationed at Mont Fleur Estate entrance.

George Municipality thanks the residents for their patience and understanding.

25 November 2023 @ 07:54

A Pipe Burst occurred at Moregloed Avenue in Denneoord. The team is currently attending to the fault. The ETR is 4-5 hours. A standpipe has been installed at 74 St Pauls Street to assist residents affected by the water outage.

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25 November 2023 @07:46

The Eskom Potable Water Storage Reservoir continues to experience low water supply levels due to loadshedding.

Pumps were fixed on 24 November however loadshedding has not allowed levels to build up and to support the area. This results in low pressure with some areas having no water.

Municipal teams have confirmed that Maitland Street, Mount View Estate, Mont Fleur Estate, Golden Valley Drive and Kerriwood Hills Estate have water

Residents of Blanco and surrounding areas are urged to continue using water sparingly to allow the reservoir to build up reserves.

George Municipality thanks the residents for their patience and understanding

It is with great regret that due to the shortage of generating capacity and emergency reserves, Stage 6 loadshedding will be implemented from 12:00 today until 05:00 on Monday.

George will be affected as follows:

Friday 24/11/2023
12:00 – 14:30
20:00 – 22:30

Saturday 25/11/2023
02:00 – 06:30 **
10:00 – 14:30 **
18:00 – 20:30

Sunday 26/11/2023
02:00 – 04:30
10:00 – 14:30 **
18:00 – 22:30 **

Monday 27/11/2023
02:00 – 04:30

Uniondale will be affected as follows:

Friday 24/11/2023
15:00 – 17:30
23:00 – 01:30

Saturday 25/11/2023
05:00 – 09:30 **
13:00 – 17:30 **
21:00 – 23:30

Sunday 26/11/2023
05:00 – 07:30
13:00 – 17:30 **
21:00 – 01:30 **

Monday 27/11/2023
05:00 – 07:30

ROTATIONAL SWITCH ON AFTER LOADSHEDDING – reduce power to avoid network tripping
Consumers are reminded to PLEASE use electricity sparingly after power returns. Please do not switch high-usage equipment on immediately after Load shedding.

Consumers are urged to turn off high-usage equipment and where possible to not switch on appliances such as stoves and kettles for at least 30 minutes after load shedding is scheduled to return. This will reduce the risk of overload tripping on the network.

Reporting power outages
Please do not phone the after-hours number or the Electrotechnical Department to report that you have no power immediately after load shedding is scheduled to be lifted. Please be aware of the rotational switching on i.e. areas are switched on one by one and not all at the same time to avoid overloading the system. Please wait at least 30 minutes before reporting no power. The Electrotechnical Directorate will be aware of a possible substation trip that needs to be sorted out.

Receive Eskom loadshedding notifications by downloading the free EskomSePush app from Google Play Store at https://sepush.co.za/

Issued on behalf of ESKOM by George Municipality

Loadshedding has caused levels in Lyonville reservoir to fall. Municipal teams are on site undertaking emergency work to restore water to residents by 16H00.

Residents are urged to use available water sparingly. A water tanker will be roaming in the area.

George Municipality thanks the residents for their patience