Modified Outdoor Water Use Restrictions are effective June 10, 2009

• Section I: Allowed Outdoor Water Use
• Effective & Efficient Outdoor Watering
• General Information
• Background

Section I. Allowed Outdoor Water Use

Effective June 10, 2009

As of June 10, 2009 The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has placed the state on a non-drought schedule for outdoor water use.

• Under a non-drought schedule, outdoor water use is allowed three days a week on assigned days using odd and even-numbered addresses.
• Odd-numbered addresses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. 
• Even-numbered and unnumbered addresses are allowed to water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
• Water use may occur at any time of the day on the assigned days, but to be water efficient, landscape watering should not occur between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Car washing, pressure washing, filling of pools, etc. is allowed without restriction.

EFFECTIVE & EFFICIENT Outdoor Watering

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

general information

The modifications to outdoor water use are subject to change based on available water supply and reduction mandates in monthly usage set forth by the Governor and the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. 

Please call 706-613-3470, visit the Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities Department located at 1865 W. Broad Street, Suite C., or visit www.accpublicutilities.com for additional information.

Background

The Hydro-Illogical cycle is a series of stages that demonstrates people’s typical response to cycles of wet and dry weather. There are six stages to The Hydro-Illogical cycle: Rain, Apathy, Drought, Awareness, Concern, and Panic.

However, unlike other natural disasters, drought does not have a clearly defined beginning and end. By addressing water conservation as a continual effort before the next shortage, the Water Conservation Committee hopes that all citizens will realize the importance of conserving water.

The Water Conservation Committee - made up of ACC staff, citizens, and area professionals - was charged with conducting a comprehensive study, in conjunction with EPD's current guidelines, of appropriate water conservation and drought contingency measures for ACC and making timely recommendations to the Mayor and Commission for their consideration.

To receive information regarding water conservation, contact the Public Utilities Department's Water Conservation Coordinator at 706-613-3729.

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