Drought in DeKalb: County urges conservation
Additional Tips from DeKalb County
- Use a rain gauge to determine if outdoor plants have received enough water through rain. Most outdoor plants need an inch of water per week.
- Water lawns and plants in several short sessions instead of one long session. This decreases runoff and lets water permeate into the soil.
- Water lawns only when needed. If the blades of grass bounce back after walking across the lawn, they don't need water.
- Check and repair any water leaks both inside and outside your home.
- Turn off the water while you shave or brush your teeth.
- Make sure your washing machine and dishwasher are full each time you load them.
Turn off your faucets, DeKalb. It’s too dry outside.
Most of North Georgia — including DeKalb County — is currently experiencing severe drought conditions, according to the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District.
“We are asking DeKalb County residents and business to proactively address these drought conditions by doing everything they can to conserve water,” DeKalb Interim CEO Lee May said in a statement.
The 2010 Georgia Water Stewardship Act outlines restrictions to the use of water outdoors.
The act states that residents should water lawns and flowerbeds between 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. to avoid times when more evaporation occurs.
Residents with odd-numbered addresses are allowed to water their lawns on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Those with even-numbered and unnumbered addresses can do so on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
