Water Use Rules in Bartow County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Bartow County, Georgia.
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Recycled Water Rules
Commercial conveyor car washes built or permitted in unincorporated Bartow County after January 1, 2011 must install a recycled water system that captures and reuses wash and rinse water, recycling at least 50 percent of the water used. Bartow County Code § 18-130 sets the mandate; self-service and in-bay automatic washes are exempt.
Bartow County Car Wash Recycled Water Rule
Some RestrictionsBartow County Code § 18-130
Effective January 1, 2011, any commercial conveyor car wash (as defined herein) that is permitted and constructed, shall install a recycled water system which captures and reuses water previously used in wash or rinse cycles. A minimum of 50 percent of the water utilized shall be recycled. A "commercial conveyor car wash" is a commercial car wash where the car moves on a conveyor belt during th...
Leak Reporting Duty
In unincorporated Bartow County, the county water system posts a door hanger notice at any address where a service leak is found, warning that the leak must be repaired within 24 hours or water service may be terminated. Leaks exceeding 1.0 gallons per minute cut off service immediately under Bartow County Code § 74-58(g) until the repair is verified.
Bartow County Water Leak Reporting Rules
Some RestrictionsBartow County Code § 74-58(g)
(g)Service leaks. Water leakage creates a serious waste of water. The county water system will leave a door hanger at any address where a leak is detected. Language will be added to let customers know that a leak must be repaired within 24 hours or water service may be terminated. For any leak exceeding 1.0 gallons per minute water service will be immediately terminated until the leak is repair...
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