BCWD_Watering_Restriction

WATERING RESTRICTION

CURRENT DROUGHT RESPONSE LEVEL

Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Outdoor Water Use Schedule During Non-Drought Periods

OUTDOOR WATERING RESTRICTION RULES & REGULATIONS

Effective June 10, 2009, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) lifted the Statewide Outdoor Watering Restriction that had been in effect since September 29, 2007 and determined that all outdoor watering activities can be performed without time limitations based upon the following Outdoor Water Use Schedule During Non-Drought Periods: Even-Numbered Addresses are allowed to perform outdoor watering activities on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Odd-Numbered Addresses are allowed to perform outdoor watering activities on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. All outdoor watering activities on Fridays remain strictly prohibited!

For additional information regarding current Outdoor Watering Restriction Rules & Regulations, please contact our main administrative office @ (770) 387-5170 or contact Mr. Kevin Chambers, Georgia Environmental Protection Division @ (404) 651-7970.

OUTDOOR WATERING RESTRICTION VIOLATION FINES

1^st Offense - Written Warning.

2^nd Offense - $100.00 Outdoor Watering Violation Fine.

3^rd Offense - $200.00 Outdoor Watering Violation Fine.

4^th Offense - $250.00 Outdoor Watering Violation Fine and loss of water service for three (3) days.

5^th Offense - $500.00 Outdoor Watering Violation Fine and loss of water service for thirty (30) days.

Customers that do not adhere to the Outdoor Watering Restriction shall be given a Outdoor Watering Restriction Violation Notice door hanger indicating the date and time of said violation and will be mailed a letter from our department indicating that the corresponding fine has been added to their Water Utility Service Bill and that said fine must be paid within ten (10) calendar days. Failure to pay said fine within this period will result in Water Service Disconnection Procedures and additional penalties.

WATER CONSERVATION EFFORTS

The responsible acquisition, management, distribution and conservation of drinkable (potable) water resources are the most fundamental and essential operational procedures that water utility system providers must evaluate when successfully planning for present and increased demands resulting from current and continued residential, commercial and industrial development. The Bartow County Water Department ensures that these procedures are being conducted efficiently and effectively through sound financial investments; development of long-range resource acquisitions and system development strategies; employee training; implementation of recent technological advancements and sophisticated leak-monitoring equipment; and detailed monitoring of water and wastewater infrastructure processes. Our administrative staff regularly conducts public forums with civic groups, school systems and other public entities to establish and promote water conservation program. The Bartow County Water Department also participates in the Bartow County-City of Cartersville Chamber of Commerce Keep Bartow Beautiful Campaign which stresses the importance of pollution control and resource conservation. Everyone must become thoroughly informed and actively involved with all available water conservation efforts while strictly following mandated outdoor watering restriction regulations to protect our most precious natural resources for current and future generations. Local water conservation policies and guidelines are explicitly documented and detailed within the Bartow County Water Conservation & Drought Contingency Plan © December 2001, Bartow County Water Service & Conservation Ordinance adopted on December 17, 2003 and Bartow County Water Service & Conservation Ordinance amended on December 15, 2004. These publications are available upon request from the Bartow County Water Department @ 50 Nelson Street; Cartersville, GA 30120 and Frank Moore Judicial & Administrative Building @ 135 West Cherokee Avenue; Cartersville, GA 30120.

* FREE! Water Saver Kits are now available at the Bartow County Water Department located @ 50 Nelson Street; Cartersville, GA 30120 to Bartow County Water System Customers whose residences were constructed prior to 1993. (Limit one (1) per residence).

* Capture rainfall in rain barrels, buckets or other suitable collection containers.

* Collect condensation emitted from air conditioning units.
(Some units produce up to 20 Gallons of water per day!)

* Capture water discharged from showers and faucets as you allow the water to warm.

* Restrict water usage when showering to immediately before and after lathering.

* Turn off laboratory faucets while brushing your teeth.

* Reducing power consumption also reduces the amount of water required by local power companies to generate electricity.

WATER CONSERVATION WEBSITE LINKS

Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.)/Department of Natural Resources (D.N.R.)

http://www.conservewatergeorgia.net

http://www.epa.gov/ebtpages/water.html
http://www.epa.gov/owm/water-efficiency/index.htm

http://www.gaepd.org/Files_PDF/news/Level_4_Drought_news_release.pdf

http://www.p2ad.com

http://www.gadnr.org/


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