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new! Outoor Watering Rules Have Changed
The Georgia Water Stewardship Act went into effect statewide on June 2, 2010. 

• Daily outdoor watering is allowed between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. for planting, growing, managing, or maintaining ground cover, trees, shrubs, or other plants only
• Outdoor water use for any purposes other than watering of plants, such as power washing or washing cars, is still restricted to the current odd/even watering schedule.
• Odd-numbered addresses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. 
• Even-numbered and unnumbered addresses are allowed to water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. 

Please call the Athens-Clarke County Water Conservation Office at 706-613-3729 for more information.

new! The 2009 Consumer Confidence Report is now available online in the Online Documents area.

NeW! Record number of schools earn Green School status

Access this page directly by simply typing in thinkatthesink.com next time. Look at ways that you can help conserve water (here's 75 tips to get you started).

A household water assessment document is now available online in the Online Documents area.

The Athens-Clarke County Cooperative Extension Office & Public Utilities Department have a series of tips & guides for making sure that your outdoor water use is effective and efficient.

Check out Conservation Greene & Ivana Cleancar in The Riddle of the Sinks (30-second PSA | 8-minute extended informational version)

Have a rain barrel? Make sure it is insect-proof to avoid mosquito breeding or utilize a free mosquito briquet in it to kill larva.

Rainfall: The National Weather Service (NWS) Rainfall Scorecard for Athens.

River information: Middle Oconee River | North Oconee River (from U.S. Geological Survey Data)

The Transportation & Public Works Department's Stormwater Management Program has a document describing how to make your own rain barrel. It's available in our Online Documents area.

Solid Waste, Recycling & Water Conservation: The ACC Recycling Division has provided information on use of environmentally-friendly disposals and recyclable single-use containers in lieu of washing dishes and utensils.

University of Georgia's Water Conservation Web site

Check out some more water conservation tips:

• www.h2ouse.org
• www.wateruseitwisely.com
• www.epa.gov/watersense
• www.conservewatergeorgia.net/
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A Public Utilities Rates & Fees brochure is now available in the Online Documents area.