Drought is a natural disaster.
Georgia is facing one of the most severe droughts in history. Our rivers and reservoirs are at record lows, and many of our communities face water shortages that could challenge their ability to meet water supply needs.
Do your part to help.
Now is the time for all Georgians to take steps to conserve water in their homes, schools, and places of business.
How to save water indoors
How to save water and save your plants outdoors
How to save water at work
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Conserve Water Georgia!
Conserving water at home can help us all save time and money. It also helps ensure that we have a sufficient supply of safe drinking water now and in the future.
Tip of the Week:Turn off the lights when you are not in the room and cut the air conditioner back when you are not at home. Energy is produced using large volumes of water. Reducing energy demands can reduce the water needed to produce that energy.
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For updates on implementation of the State Water Plan, visit www.GeorgiaWaterPlanning.org
The information available through the below link, Guidance for Drought Response Modification, is intended for use by EPD-permitted local governments and water utilities - in the level four drought response area of North Georgia - to petition EPD for a modified drought response.
Guidance For
Drought Response Modification
For questions about this program, click here.
waterSmart is an education program designed to give Georgians the information they need to successfully conserve water.
Developed by the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority (CCMWA) in 2000 for residents in its service area, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division began using the waterSmart brand in communications and educational activities in 2006 to help residents statewide understand how to maintain their landscapes while using less water.
The state waterSmart program was piloted in six communities in 2007 and went statewide through a partnership with University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in 2008.
For more information on waterSmart in the CCMWA service area, including Cobb, Cherokee, Douglas, and Paulding counties, visit www.watersmart.net and www.ccmwa.org.
For more information on the state program, visit the tools for homeowners, tools for teachers, and tools for facilities managers, or contact your local cooperative extension office at 1-800-ASK-UGA1.
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