Updated June 10, 2009
Effective today, June 10, 2009, the entire state of Georgia is officially out of the drought and to use "Non-Drought" Outdoor Water Rules.
Essentially, all outdoor water use is allowed on an odd/even daily basis with no time restrictions. The non-drought rules allow the use of ornamental ponds/fountains, pressure washing, carwashing, etc. Commercial exemptions still apply for other uses.
From the official EPD rules (CHAPTER 391-3-30 - OUTDOOR WATER USE) : Outdoor water use other than exempted activities shall occur only as follows:
- (a) Odd-numbered addresses: outdoor water use is allowed on Tuesdays,Thursdays and Sundays.
- (b) Even-numbered addresses: outdoor water use is allowed on Mondays,Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Detailed information will be available on the MALTA website later today - including rules for "new installation" - as more information is available from the Governor and the EPD Director.
We are hopeful that this easing of the water restrictions will allow your business to prosper, and that this will alleviate your customers' concerns regarding installing and maintaining landscapes.
For complete Rules, Regulations and Exemptions please go to the website,
www.gaepd.org, click on “Outdoor Water Use Schedule” and then click on “Rules for Outdoor Water Use”.
Additonal Information can be found at the Georgia Urban Agriculture Council website
http://urbanagcouncil.com/resources.aspx
