Amid Drought, Roswell Encourages Residents To Conserve Water

ROSWELL, GA -- Since Fulton County is included in the 53 counties under a Level 1 Drought declared by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Roswell is encouraging its citizens to do their part in decreasing their water usage.

The city is urging its residents to "follow the state’s permanent year-round outdoor watering restrictions and to make every effort to conserve water in their day-to-day activities," according to a news release. Information about both items are below:

1. State of Georgia Outdoor Watering Restrictions

• Limits outdoor watering to the hours between 4 p.m. and 10 a.m.
• This avoids the hottest part of the day when more evaporation occurs.
• There are several exceptions, such as new plantings. These can be found at www.epd.georgia.gov/water-conservation.

2. Water Conservation Tips

• Use a rain gauge to determine how much it has rained over the week before watering outdoor plants. Most outdoor plants need an inch of water per week.
• Water in several short sessions instead of one long session. This reduces runoff and allows water to infiltrate into soil and plant roots.
• Only water lawns when needed. If the blades of grass don’t bounce back after walking across the lawn, it is time to water. Water lawns and plants in the early morning and late evening. Consider using a rain barrel to collect water.
• Check and repair leaks inside and outside the home.
• Shorten showers and turn off water when shaving or brushing teeth.
• Fill dishwashers and washing machines. Make sure there is a full load every time.

Read more about the drought here. For more water conservation tips, visit Georgia EPD’s “My Drop Counts” Water Conservation Brochure.

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