Fulton County, GA Landscaping Rules: Water Restrictions (2026)
Water restrictions in Fulton County, GA, also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance, set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Key Facts
- Irrigation hours
- 4:00 p.m.–10:00 a.m. daily
- Odd addresses
- Tue, Thu, Sun outdoor use
- Even addresses
- Mon, Wed, Sat outdoor use
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor
Summary
Fulton County water customers may irrigate daily but only between 4 p.m. and 10 a.m., and other outdoor water use is limited to three set days a week by address number.
In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 12-5-7, during non-drought periods persons may irrigate for purposes of planting, growing, managing, or maintaining ground cover, trees, shrubs, or other plants, seven days a week, but only between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.b.Other outdoor water use not listed in subsections (d)(1)a. immediately above and (d)(2) below may occur during non-drought periods 24 hours per day but only on the following days:1.Outdoor water use at odd-numbered addresses is allowed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.2.Outdoor water use at even-numbered addresses is allowed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 57).
Full Breakdown
Under the county Water Conservation Program, irrigation of plants, trees and shrubs is allowed seven days a week but only between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. Other outdoor water use is limited to Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday for odd-numbered addresses and Monday, Wednesday and Saturday for even-numbered addresses. This applies to properties served by the Fulton County water system (unincorporated county and the county's water service districts). Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek and Milton customers follow their own city water utility's rules.
Violations & Fines
Violation of the water conservation program is a misdemeanor under section 82-44 of the county code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I water my lawn any time of day in Fulton County?
Does this apply if I live in Atlanta or Sandy Springs?
Sources & Official References
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