Water Restrictions
Effective May 30, 2008 — Newnan Utilities customers should observe
the following water restrictions:
1) Odd/even watering three (3) days per week between 12:00 midnight
and 10:00 a.m.:
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Even Address – water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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Odd
Address – water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Uses Not Allowed
Using hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting, public health,
safety or flushing;
Washing hard surfaces, i.e., streets, gutters, sidewalks and driveways
except when necessary for public health and safety, i.e., mold, mildew,
etc.
Additional Notes
You may use your sprinklers during approved hours.
You may wash vehicles during approved hours.
Exemptions
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This rule shall not apply to the following outdoor water
use(s):
1) Capture and re-use of cooling system condensate, or storm
water in compliance with applicable local ordinances.
2) Re-use of gray water in compliance with applicable local ordinances.
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The following established landscape water uses are
exempt from the outdoor water use schedules of this rule:
1) Use of
reclaimed wastewater by a designated user from a system permitted by
EPD to provide reclaimed wastewater.
2) Irrigation of personal food gardens.
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Newly (in place less than thirty
days) installed landscapes are subject to the following:
1) Irrigation
of newly installed landscapes is allowed any day of the week, but only
during allowed hours for the drought response level in effect, for a period
of thirty (30) days following installation between the hours of 12:00
a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
2) For new landscapes installed by certified or licensed professionals
(commercial exemptions apply).
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The following golf course outdoor water uses
are exempt from the outdoor water use schedules of this rule:
1) Use
of reclaimed wastewater by a designated user from a system permitted by
EPD to provide reclaimed wastewater.
2) Irrigation of fairways during time of non-drought, and declared Drought
Response Level One.
3) Irrigation of tees during times of non-drought and declared Drought
Response Level(s) 1, 2 and 3.
4) Irrigation of greens.
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The following commercial outdoor water uses are exempt
from the outdoor water use schedules of this rule. Note: if you hire a
licensed contractor or company to perform any services listed below or
if your business category is listed below, these services are exempt from
the watering restrictions (see 1 a & b):
1) Professionally certified
or licensed landscapers, golf course contractors, and sports turf landscapers:
during installation and 30 days following installation only. Professional
landscapers must be certified or licensed for commercial exemptions to
apply.
2) Irrigation contractors: during installation and as needed for proper
maintenance and adjustments only.
3) Sod producers.
4) Ornamental growers.
5) Fruit and vegetable growers.
6) Retail garden centers.
7) Hydro-seeding.
8) Power-washing.
9) Construction sites.
10) Producers of food and fiber.
11) Car washes (including fund raisers). Note: fund raisers are allowed
any day of the week.
12) Other activities essential to daily business.
13) Watering-in of pesticides and herbicides on turf.
Newnan Utilities respectfully asks its customers to comply with
these restrictions. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Brandon
Lovett, Director of Water Operations at 770-683-0994 or blovett@newnanutilities.org
Penalties
Restriction
Level |
Offense |
Penalty |
Other |
I, II, III, IV |
First |
Written Warning |
|
I, II, III, IV |
Second |
Water Service Disconnected |
$300
Reconnect Fee |
I, II, III, IV |
Third |
Water
Service Disconnected Until All Restrictions Lifted |
$600
Reconnect Fee |
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