Water restrictions in Augusta, GA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Augusta may impose outdoor water use restrictions during drought conditions. Georgia EPD can implement statewide drought response measures. Augusta Utilities provides water service.
Augusta Utilities provides water service sourced primarily from the Savannah River. During drought conditions, the Georgia EPD can declare drought response levels triggering mandatory restrictions including odd/even watering schedules, limited days, and time-of-day restrictions. Augusta Utilities implements local conservation measures. Irrigation systems should have rain sensors. Year-round conservation is encouraged.
During mandatory restrictions, violations may result in warnings, fines, and water surcharges.
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