Drought Response In Effect For Forsyth County

CUMMING, GA — Forsyth is one of 12 Georgia counties that must remain under strict Level Two drought restrictions, county officials announced this week.

Forsyth County was on the list of mostly metro Atlanta counties because of its dependence on the Chattahoochee River and Lake Lanier for water.

Under state guidelines, Level Two drought response requires residents to follow strict water conservation practices.

Outdoor landscape watering is only allowed two days a week, determined by even and odd-numbered addresses. Even-numbered addresses may irrigate on Wednesdays and Saturdays, either between midnight and 10 a.m. or 4 p.m. to midnight.

Odd-numbered addresses may irrigate on Thursdays and Sundays during those same hours.

No watering is allowed any day between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and no watering is allowed on Mondays, Tuesdays or Fridays.

Water uses prohibited under a Level Two response also include:

• Washing hard surfaces such as streets and sidewalks
• Water for ornamental purposes, such as fountains
• The use of fire hydrants, except for firefighting and public safety
• Non-commercial washing of vehicles
• Non-commercial pressure washing
• Fundraising car washes
• Violations of the water restrictions can result in fines up to $1,000 and discontinuance of water service.

Click here for a complete list of what is allowed during Level 2 Drought Response
EPD is monitoring a number of drought indicators including stream flows, reservoir levels, groundwater, short-term climate predictions and water supply conditions.

If drought conditions worsen, state officials may consider a Level Three drought response. Level Three prohibits most types of outdoor water use, including general landscape watering.

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