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Water Use Rules in Fulton County, GA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Fulton County, Georgia.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Fulton County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Recycled Water Rules

In unincorporated Fulton County, every new in-bay automatic or conveyor commercial car wash permitted and built after September 4, 2013 must install an operational recycled water system. The mandate targets water conservation and protecting drinking-water supplies; self-service car washes and pre-2013 facilities are exempt.

Fulton County Car Wash Water Recycling Rule

Some Restrictions

Fulton County Code §§ 14-116–14-119

Sec. 14-118. - General provisions. (b)Applicability.(1)This division applies to all new in-bay automatic car washes and conveyor commercial car washes permitted and constructed after September 4, 2013.(2)The provisions of this division do not apply to in-bay car washes and conveyor commercial car washes that were permitted or constructed before September 4, 2013.(3)The provisions of this divisi...

Leak Reporting Duty

Fulton County can shut off water to any property with a leaking pipe or fixture, giving the occupant 24 hours notice unless the waste needs to stop immediately.

Fulton County Water Waste & Leak Cutoff

Some Restrictions

Fulton County Code § 82-59

If it is found that there is a waste of water in or about any premises to which water is supplied from the system, either by willful waste or by means of a leak in any water pipe or fixture located in or upon the premises, Fulton County may cause the water to be cut off from the premises upon 24 hours notice to the occupant, unless special circumstances require that such waste shall be immediat...

Water Use Rules by City in Fulton County

3 cities in Fulton County have their own water use rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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