Water restrictions in Brookhaven, GA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Brookhaven receives water from DeKalb County Watershed Management. Georgia Water Stewardship Act (2010) outdoor watering schedule applies. During EPD drought declarations, Level 1–4 restrictions limit or prohibit outdoor watering. Check DeKalb County Watershed for current status.
Brookhaven residents receive water from DeKalb County Watershed Management. The Georgia Water Stewardship Act (2010) sets baseline outdoor watering schedules: even-numbered addresses on Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday; odd-numbered on Wednesday/Friday/Sunday. Watering before 10 AM is encouraged to reduce evaporation. During EPD drought declarations, additional restrictions progressively reduce and may eliminate outdoor watering.
First violation: warning. Second: $100 to $250. Third: $500+. Water service restriction possible during severe drought.
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