Water Use Rules in Atlanta, GA (2026)
1 verified water use rules for Atlanta, Georgia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recycled Water Rules
Atlanta requires new conveyor car washes built after January 1, 2011 to install a water recycling system that reuses at least 50% of wash and rinse water, cutting demand on city water supply.
Atlanta Car Wash Water Recycling Rule
Some RestrictionsAtlanta City Code, Pt. III (Land Development Code), App. C, § 109.03
Conveyor car washes permitted and constructed after January 1, 2011 which utilize City of Atlanta water shall install, utilize, and maintain a water recycling system which recycles and reuses at least fifty (50) percent of wash and rinse water. Failure to install, utilize, or maintain the water recycling system shall be a violation of this code. (Ord. No. 2010-71(10-O-1972), § 4, 12-15-10) ...
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