Notice of Mandatory Water Restrictions:

Notice of Mandatory Water Restrictions
Effective June 19, 2008—December 31, 2008
For the City of Dawsonville

Level IV b Drought Response Modifications

The City of Dawsonville applied for and received some relief from state mandated watering restrictions. The following is in effect until December 31, 2008 unless further
notice is received from the state DNR. All outdoor water uses are allowed on an odd/even basis, two days per week between midnight and 10:00 a.m.

* Odd addresses way water on Thursdays and Sundays.
* Even addresses may water on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The following uses are still prohibited:

*Using hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting, public health, safety or flushing;

 

and

*Washing Hard surfaces, such as streets, gutters, sidewalks and driveways except when necessary for public health and safety.

For any further information please call the City of Dawsonville at (706) 265-3256.

 

Hand watering of existing landscape using a garden hose equipped with a standard spray nozzle that automatically turns off when you release the nozzle, up to 25 minutes per day, on designated days and time (see above)

· There are no restrictions on the filling of swimming pools.

 

New landscaping may be installed by anyone (professional or homeowner/property owner) and may be watered as follows:
 

1. Any person who has successfully completed the Outdoor Water Use Registration   

  Program at http://www.urbanagcouncil.com/ may water the newly installed landscape.

2. Allowed watering hours are within the hours of 12:00 midnight to 10:00 a.m.

3. Watering is allowed for 30 days during a period of 10 weeks (3 days a week for
    10 consecutive weeks on an odd-even schedule).