Persistent dry conditions have prompted the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to declare a Level 1 Drought Response in 53 counties including DeKalb County.
DeKalb County Residents are urged to follow water restrictions to preserve water pressure for the protection of health and safety. It is very important that all citizens adhere to these restrictions.
Water Conservation Tips
- Water lawns and outdoor plants only between 4pm. and 10am. It’s Georgia law.
- More plants die in Georgia from overwatering than underwatering. One inch of rain or water every 7-10 days is all your plants need.
- Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk or street.
- Install a rain sensor so your system won’t run when it’s raining.
- Landscape with native plants or plants well adapted to our region.
- Water the base of the plant instead of leaves. This saves water and reduces disease.
- Group plants with the same watering needs together.
For more water conservation tips, visit the Georgia EPD’s “My Drop Counts” Water Conservation Brochure.
