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Watering Restrictions

As of July 1, 2004, the Henry County Water and Sewerage Authority will enforce the new outdoor water restrictions adopted by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Under the new rules, Georgians will be required to follow schedules for outdoor water use during both non-drought periods and during periods of declared drought.

Unless otherwise noted, Henry County residents should operate under "non-draught" conditions. Please check the news page of this site for changes in these conditions.

Non-Drought Periods

Outdoor water use during non-drought periods other than exempted activities shall occur only as follows:

Odd-numbered addresses: outdoor water use is allowed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Even-numbered addresses: outdoor water use is allowed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

During Declared Drought Periods

Outdoor Water Use Schedule During Declared Drought Response Levels

The Director of the Environmental Protection Division is authorized to make drought declarations.
During declared drought conditions, outdoor water use other than activities exempted in 391-3-30-.05, shall occur only during scheduled hours on the scheduled days.
Declared Drought Response Level One - Outdoor water use may occur on scheduled days within the hours of 12:00 midnight to 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight.
1. Scheduled days for odd-numbered addresses are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
2. Scheduled days for even-numbered addresses are Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
3. Use of hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting, public health, safety or flushing is prohibited.
Declared Drought Response Level Two - Outdoor water use may occur on scheduled days within the hours of 12:00 midnight to 10:00 a.m.
1. Scheduled days for odd-numbered addresses are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
2. Scheduled days for even-numbered addresses are Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
3. The following uses are prohibited:
4. 1. Using hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting, public health, safety or flushing.
  2. Washing hard surfaces, such as streets, gutters, sidewalks and driveways except when necessary for public health and safety.
Declared Drought Response Level Three - Outdoor water use may occur on the scheduled day within the hours of 12:00 midnight to 10:00 a.m.
1. The scheduled day for odd-numbered addresses is Sunday.
2. The scheduled day for even-numbered addresses is Saturday.
3. The following uses are prohibited:
4. 1. Using hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting, public health, safety or flushing.
  2. Washing hard surfaces, such as streets, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, except when necessary for public health and safety
  3. Filling installed swimming pools except when necessary for health care or structural integrity.
  4. Washing vehicles, such as cars, boats, trailers, motorbikes, airplanes, golf carts.
  5. Washing buildings or structures except for immediate fire protection.
  6. Non-commercial fund-raisers, such as car washes.
  7. Using water for ornamental purposes, such as fountains, reflecting pools, and waterfalls except when necessary to support aquatic life.
Declared Drought Response Level Four - No outdoor water use is allowed, other than for activities exempted in 391-3-30-.05, or as the EPD Director may order.