ALPHARETTA (AP) -- The city of Alpharetta has tightened its water restrictions, making them stricter than those mandated by the state.
The City Council approved a measure Monday that bans the watering of newly installed landscaping on residential or commercial property, even if the landscaping was installed by a professional.
The new ordinance allows Alpharetta police officers to issue criminal citations. It also empowers officers to inspect property to make sure people are complying with the watering ban.
To cope with the epic drought, Georgia officials in September banned virtually all outdoor watering in the northern part of the state and have warned that more restrictions could be coming.
Labels: Alpharetta, water, Water Ban, Water Restrictions
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