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Outdoor Watering Schedule

The current outdoor water use schedule, as designated by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Department of Natural Resources, permits MWA customers to water landscapes outdoors daily from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. the next morning.  NO daily watering of landscapes is allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  Landscaping activities include: planting, growing, managing, or maintaining ground cover, trees, shrubs, or other plants.

For purposes other than landscaping, such as washing cars or power washing decks or driveways, residential customers are allowed to water according to the odd-even schedule.  Odd-numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, while even-numbered addresses may water on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with no hourly limits.

Current Outdoor Watering Schedule, With Restrictions

For Landscaping or Agricultural Purposes:

Daily watering is allowed from 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon until 10:00 a.m. the next morning.

For purposes other than Landscaping or Agricultural uses:

Residential water customers should follow the Odd-Even Schedule:

Odd numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, with no hourly limits.

Even numbered or unnumbered addresses may water on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with no hourly limits.

No watering is allowed on Fridays for non-landscaping or non-agricultural purposes.

For outdoor watering and landscaping tips, check out the MWA Water Conservation brochure.

For more details on the current outdoor watering schedule, consult the Outdoor Water Use Rules on the Georgia Environmental Protection Division's Web site at www.georgiaepd.com.