Water Conservation

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is announcing a set of year round conservation-based outdoor water use restrictions to become effective on June 1, 2003. DNR is requesting that water utilities throughout Georgia encourage their water customers to voluntarily schedule their outdoor water use in compliance with the following schedule:

• Odd-numbered addresses water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays (No hourly limits);
  
• Even-numbered or unnumbered addresses water on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays (no hourly limits).

After a period of voluntarily implementation of these measures, the restrictions will become mandatory and the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) will monitor systems for compliance.

This action is being taken in concert with the Board of Natural Resources? March 26, 2003 adoption of a statewide drought management plan. That drought plan includes a set of outdoor water use restrictions to be implemented during non-drought periods. DNR envisions these restrictions as one of a number of water conservation elements expected to be included in a comprehensive statewide water conservation plan currently being developed.

This kind of staggered outdoor water use has been shown to be an effective water demand management tool. Managing water demand is particularly important in regions experiencing rapid population growth, and few states are growing faster than Georgia has grown over the past 15 years. This water conservation initiative will help preserve a precious natural resource, help to protect an increasingly fragile aquatic environment, and increase water supply opportunities for future generations.

If you need further assistance, please call us at 876-3564.

Thank you,

Hinesville Water Department