Watering Restrictions Lifted
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That odd sound you heard yesterday afternoon was the sound of long forgotten irrigation systems pumping out water for the first time since September 2007.
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division lifted severe outdoor watering restrictions. These restrictions have been in effect in the northern third of the state for almost two years.
The Level 4 drought restrictions banned most types of outdoor water use, although some of the restrictions have been lessened already this Spring. However, keep in mind that it’s not a free-for-all. I’m sure everyone just wanted to test out their sprinkler systems to see if they still work, but keep in mind that there are still watering restrictions.
We’ll now fall under a non-drought outdoor watering schedule. Residential and commercial property owners will be allowed to water their lawns three days a week.
Odd-numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Even-numbered addresses may water on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
You may be asking, if the drought is over, why are there still limitations?
Well, metro Atlanta has become a big city and drought or no drought, we need to continue to conserve our water resources and be smart about our water usage.
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