Fulton County eased its outdoor watering rules so property owners now can hand water for 25 minutes per day three days a week. Since Alpharetta voted to peg its rules to Fulton County's regulations, city residents also can water more often.
The new guidelines took effect May 9.
Property owners can hand water for 25 minutes between midnight and 10 a.m. on the odd/even watering schedule. Under this schedule, even and unnumbered addresses may water on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; odd numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Hand watering is defined as one person using one hose with an automatic shutoff nozzle.
The exemption for new landscape installations has also been eased. New landscape installations may now be watered three days per week between midnight and 10 a.m.a on the odd/even schedule for a period of 10 weeks following installation. Under this schedule, even and unnumbered addresses may water on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; odd numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Irrigation systems may be used to water newly-installed landscaping, but only between the hours of midnight and 10 a.m.
To qualify for the new landscape exemption, the customer must enroll and successfully complete the Urban Agriculture Council's registration program. The program is available online at www.urbanagcouncil.com or by contacting the Fulton County Extension Service at 404-612-7000. Forms obtained from the course along with a Fulton County Landscape Exemption form and a purchase receipt for the landscaping must be prominently displayed at the property.
Newly installed landscape refers to turf, ornamentals, annuals and containerized plants installed within the last 30 days.
A complete copy of the updated outdoor water use restrictions is available at www.alpharetta.ga.us, by selecting the Level 4 Drought link.
Labels: Alpharetta, Fulton County, Water Restrictions
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