Water Restrictions
That means that you can only use water large amounts of water outside after 4:00 p.m. and before 10:00 a.m.
But there are some guidelines. Albany Utility Board says, "if your address is an odd address you can use outside water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Even address Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. To use it for non-living things, nobody can use water on Friday."
Outdoor water use for any purposes other than watering of plants, such as power washing or washing cars, is still restricted to odd/even watering schedule.
- Odd-numbered addresses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
- Even-numbered and unnumbered addresses are allowed to water on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
The Georgia Water Stewardship Act is in effect statewide. It allows daily outdoor watering for purposes of planting, growing, managing, or maintaining ground cover, trees, shrubs, or other plants between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.
The following outdoor water uses also are allowed daily at any time of the day by anyone:
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Commercial agricultural operations as defined in Code Section 1-3-3;
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Capture and reuse cooling system condensate or storm water in compliance with applicable local ordinances and state guidelines;
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Reuse of gray water in compliance with Code Section 31-3-5.2 and applicable board of health regulations adopted pursuant thereto;
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Use of reclaimed waste water by a designated user from a system permitted by the Environmental Protection Division of the department to provide reclaimed waste water.
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Irrigation of personal food gardens;
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Irrigation of new and replanted plant, seed or turf in landscapes, golf courses, or sports turf fields during installation and for a period of 30 days immediately following the date of installation;
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Drip irrigation or irrigation using soaker hoses;
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Hand watering with a hose with automatic cutoff or handheld container;
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Use of water withdraw from private water wells or surface water by an owner or operator of property if such well or surface is on said property;
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Irrigation of horticultural crops held for sale, resale, or installation;
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Irrigation of athletic fields, golf courses, or public recreational areas;
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Installation, maintenance, or calibration of irrigation systems; or
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Hydro Seeding.
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For more information or to report water restriction violations contact Albany Utility Board at 229-883-8330 option 8 ext.4345.