<%@LANGUAGE="VBSCRIPT" CODEPAGE="1252"%> Water Conservation: Stay up to date

Water Conservation: Stay up to date

Until the drought is over, or at least until the situation becomes less critical, we will dedicate this location on our website to Georgia’s water situation and how it affects us here in Fayette County. While Fayette County’s water supply is healthy and we have an ample supply of water for months to come, we are not exempt from the mandates and conservation requirements imposed upon Georgia’s drought-stricken counties by state agencies. It is critically important for all of us to understand the seriousness of Georgia’s drought and to do our part to help.

A Letter from the Board of Commissioners *

Water Restriction Changes Effective April 1, 2008 *

Residential Toilet Rebate Program

To encourage customers to replace older inefficient toilets the Fayette County Water System is participating in the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Residential Toilet Rebate Program. Rebates are limited and will be issued on a first-come, first serve basis.

To view rebate information and find out if you are eligible, go to www.northgeorgiawater.org/toiletrebate. The application for the rebate can be downloaded from this address.

 

Fayette County Water System
Complimentary Water Saver Kit

In compliance with the State of Georgia Conservation request the Fayette County Water System is offering a free Water Saver Kit for customers residing in homes built before 1993.  Quantities are limited to one Water Saver Kit per household and are only available to residential single family homes.  Qualifying residents may pick up their free Water Saver Kit at the following locations:

Fayette County Water System
Administrative Office\
245 McDonough Road
Fayetteville, Georgia 30214
(770) 461-1146

City of Peachtree City
City Hall
151 Willowbend Road
Peachtree City, Georgia 30269

This is a collective effort to encourage Fayette County Water System customers to conserve water throughout the County.  Customers will need to fill out the Water Saver Kit form available at the pick up locations and bring a recent copy of their Fayette County Water System water bill and photo ID.  Additional information is available online at Fayette County’s website www.fayettecountyga.gov, along with a printable copy of the form.

The Fayette County Water System would like to thank you all for your efforts and for helping Fayette County meet the Governors’ requested 10% water reduction.

 

 

Here you will find a list of links that will take you directly to sites containing the latest in conservation practices, new and ongoing mandates from the Governor’s Office, and what to expect in the future. Check here for updates, announcements, and urgent information about our drought conditions and the latest news from state and local officials.

Related Links:

Drought Message of the Week:
Georgia EPD Order Brings Some Relief for Parched Landscape, Pools          

 
Citizens in 61 drought-stricken north Georgia counties can fill swimming pools and hand water their landscape effective immediately, according to an order issued by the director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD). However the water use exemptions must also have the approval of the local water provider, such as a local government or water utility.

Hand watering of existing landscape must be done between midnight and 10 a.m. on designated days based on odd-numbered and even-numbered addresses for no more than 25 minutes. Odd –numbered addresses may water Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Even-numbered addresses may water Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.  Hand watering is defined as one person with one garden hose with a spray nozzle that shuts off automatically when it is released.

There are no clock or calendar restrictions on the filling of swimming pools, although local water providers must also agree to the pool exemption. The swimming pool exemption was granted due to concerns that neglected and partially filled pools could pose risks to public health and safety, said EPD Director Carol A. Couch.

Director Couch also ordered that people who successfully complete an Outdoor Water Use Registration Program be allowed to water newly installed landscape up to three days a week following the odd-even schedule for a period of ten weeks following planting.  Registrants learn proper watering techniques and the importance of water conservation.  The Outdoor Water Use Registration Program will be available online at www.urbanagcouncil.com beginning March 15, 2008. Citizens can also contact their county extension agents for information about the registration.

Director Couch also announced that starting April 1, monthly water use in the 61-county drought area would be compared to April-September 2007 average monthly water use.  Governor Sonny Perdue has ordered that water use in the region be reduced by at least 10 percent, and emphasized that water conservation goals must still be achieved even with the exemptions.

Drought Message of the Day: Archived Tips

Tips to Conserve Water Indoors

Don't Make the Drought Worse, Protect Your Pipes From Freezing

Indoor Water Conservation Cannot Be Overemphasized

Water-Saving Devices Reduce Home Consumption 

Water-Saving Tips for Businesses

Why Conserve Water? What You Can Do

Protect Your Pipes From Freezing the waterSmart Way

State Urges Residents to Save Water through Energy Conservation

Most North Georgians Meet Water Conservation Goal In December

Despite Recent Rain Drought Persists; Conservation Measures Remain in Effect

Georgia EPD Order Brings Some Relief for Parched Landscape, Pools

 

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