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METRO ATLANTA WATER USE RESTRICTIONS

It's hot and it's dry and our yards in particular are begging for a nice little shower. If you don't want to pay $250 or more in fines, then leave the hose where it is because the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has elevated the outdoor water use restrictions in Metro Atlanta to Level 2. Restrictions include:

No outdoor water use between 10 a.m. and midnight daily.
Even-numbered, or unnumbered addresses may water only on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Odd-numbered addresses may water only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
No washing of hard surfaces (sidewalks, driveways, curbs, etc. unless a public health issue).
No outdoor water use on Fridays.
Restrictions are statewide and are subject to year-round local utility enforcement. Fines range from a warning to escalating fines resulting in water service disconnection and prosecution.

For more information, call Cobb County Water System at 770-423-1000 or visit http://water.cobbcountyga.gov

Posted by Kris Grimes on 06/01/2007 11:26 AM

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Most people are not aware that they can still have their home or driveway pressure washed by a Pressure Washing Company. They are not allowed to do it themselves, since they individuals and not a business. However, businesses such as Pressure Washing Companies or Painting Contractors are still allowed to conduct their business.

According to 391-3-30-.05 Exemptions 5 (h) as quoted below: (to view the entire rules click on the link below)

RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION

CHAPTER 391-3-30 OUTDOOR WATER USE

(5) The following commercial outdoor water uses are exempt from the outdoor water use

schedules of this rule.

(a) Professionally certified or licensed landscapers, golf course contractors, and

sports turf landscapers: during installation and 30 days following installation

only. Professional landscapers must be certified or licensed for commercial

exemptions to apply.

(b) Irrigation contractors: during installation and as needed for proper

maintenance and adjustments only.

(d) Ornamental growers.

(e) Fruit and vegetable growers.

(f) Retail garden centers.

(g) Hydro-seeding.

(h) Power-washing.

(i) Construction sites.

(j) Producers of food and fiber.

(k) Car washes.

(l) Other activities essential to daily business.

(m) Watering-in of pesticides and herbicides on turf.

07/06/2007 05:56 PM

by Lorrie Thomas (REMAX Town & Country)

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