Water Conservation
Water Conservation Information
-
Georgia's
Water Conservation Implementation Plan [March 2010] -
My
Drop Counts Water Conservation Brochure -
Georgia
Green Industry Association Watering Tips - Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District/Water Conservation
- Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District/Water Conservation Tips
- US Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense Smart Outdoor Practices
- Alliance for Water Efficiency: Water Conservation Tips
- Cobb County Water System Indoor Efficiency
- Cobb County Water System Outdoor Efficiency
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WaterWise
Landscape Guide -
Irrigation
System Audit -
Irrigation
System Maintenance -
Pool
Water Conservation - Car Wash Certifications
Statewide Non-Drought Outdoor Watering Schedule
The
Georgia
The following outdoor water uses also are allowed daily at any time of the day by anyone:
- Commercial agricultural operations as defined in Code Section 1-3-3;
- Capture and reuse of cooling system condensate or storm water in compliance with applicable local ordinances and state guidelines;
- Reuse of gray water in compliance with Code Section 31-3-5.2 and applicable local board of health regulations adopted pursuant thereto;
- Use of reclaimed waste water by a designated user from a system permitted by the Environmental Protection Division of the department to provide reclaimed waste water;
- Irrigation of personal food gardens;
- Irrigation of new and replanted plant, seed, or turf in landscapes, golf courses, or sports turf fields during installation and for a period of 30 days immediately following the date of installation;
- Drip irrigation or irrigation using soaker hoses;
- Handwatering with a hose with automatic cutoff or handheld container;
- Use of water withdrawn from private water wells or surface water by an owner or operator of property if such well or surface water is on said property;
- Irrigation of horticultural crops held for sale, resale, or installation;
- Irrigation of athletic fields, golf courses, or public turf grass recreational areas;
- Installation, maintenance, or calibration of irrigation systems; or
- Hydroseeding.