Water restrictions in DeKalb County, GA — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
DeKalb County Watershed Management provides water service to unincorporated DeKalb County. Georgia Water Stewardship Act (2010) outdoor watering schedule applies. During EPD drought declarations (Level 1–4), outdoor watering progressively restricted. Contact DeKalb County Watershed: 404-371-2673.
DeKalb County Watershed Management Authority provides water service to unincorporated areas. The Georgia Water Stewardship Act (2010) sets the baseline outdoor watering schedule: even-numbered addresses water on Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday; odd-numbered on Wednesday/Friday/Sunday. Before 10 AM watering is encouraged. During EPD drought declarations, Level 1 through Level 4 restrictions progressively reduce allowable outdoor watering days and hours, up to a complete outdoor watering ban at Level 4. Contact DeKalb County Watershed Management: 404-371-2673.
First violation: warning. Second: $100 to $250. Third: $500+. Water service restriction possible during severe drought.
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