Water restrictions in Decatur, GA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Outdoor water use in Decatur is supplied by DeKalb County Watershed Management. Georgia Water Stewardship Act (2010) and EPD drought-level restrictions apply. During drought, outdoor watering may be restricted to specific days and hours. Check DeKalb County Watershed for current status.
Decatur receives water from DeKalb County Watershed Management. The Georgia Water Stewardship Act (2010) establishes baseline outdoor watering schedules: even-numbered addresses may water on Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday; odd-numbered addresses on Wednesday/Friday/Sunday. Morning watering (before 10 AM) is encouraged. During EPD drought Level 1–4, additional restrictions apply including watering day/hour reductions and eventual full bans.
First violation: warning. Second: $100 to $250. Third: $500+. Water service restriction possible during severe drought.
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