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Water Conservation Policy |
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Tuesday, 19 February 2008 |
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In conjunction with a statewide water conservation program, Big Canoe Utilities is asking all residents, builders and contractors to exercise the following outdoor water use restriction. Effective February 12, 2008.
A level four drought response, with provisions, has been declared by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD).
- Hand watering will be allowed for 25 minutes per day on an odd-even schedule between midnight and 10:00a.m. Odd numbered addresses can water on Tuesday and Thursday. Even numbered addresses can water on Monday and Wednesday. No outdoor watering allowed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Hand watering is defined as one person with one garden hose with a spray nozzle that shuts off when it is released.
- New professionally installed landscape can be watered up to two days a week from midnight to 10:00a.m. for a period of 10 weeks based on the odd/even schedule.
- Anyone wishing to water new professionally installed landscape must register with the Outdoor Water Use Registration Program. The program will be hosted on the Urban Agricultural Council web site at www.urbanagcouncil.com beginning April 1. Georgians may also contact their county extension agents for assistance in getting registered.
More information about the drought and water conservation can be found at www.georgiaepd.com and www.conservewatergeorgia.net.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
If you have any questions concerning these restrictions, please contact Big Canoe Utilities at 706-268-3400.
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