2010 News Archive
Outdoor water use / restrictions
7/2/2010
Even though we're getting tons of rain, water restrictions are still in effect.
State law allows daily outdoor watering for planting, growing, managing, or maintaining ground cover, trees, shrubs, or other plants only in the evening, between 4 p.m. and 10 a.m.
There are some exceptions to the restrictions. Outdoor water uses are also allowed daily at any time of the day by anyone for:
- Watering in pesticides and herbicides
- Irrigation of personal food gardens
- Outdoor water fountains
- Swimming pools
- Drip Irrigation
- Hydro-seeding
- Installation, maintenance and calibration of irrigation systems
- Water may be used for other activities essential to daily business. (This exemption refers to activities that are part of a primary operation of a business. For example, a window washing business or a mobile car wash business is included in this category.)
However, some water uses not tied to watering plants, such as pressure washing or washing cars, can only be done on certain days. Odd-numbered addresses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Even-number addresses can water on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
For tips regarding Water Conservation go to www.conservewatergeorgia.net.