Water Conservation
The City of Sylvania is committed to water conservation. Outdoor water use is regulated in accordance with current state regulations established by the Georgia Water Stewardship Act of 2010. It allows daily outdoor watering for purposes of planting, growing, managing, or maintaining ground cover, trees, shrubs, or other plants only between the hours of 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. by anyone whose water is supplied by a water system operated under a permit from the Environmental Protection Division.
The following outdoor water uses also are allowed daily at any time of the day by anyone:
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Commercial agricultural operations as defined in Code Section 1-3-3;
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Capture and reuse of cooling system condensate or storm water in compliance with applicable local ordinances and state guidelines;
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Reuse of gray water in compliance with Code Section 31-3-5.2 and applicable local board of health regulations adopted pursuant thereto;
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Use of reclaimed waste water by a designated user from a system permitted by the Environmental Protection Division of the department to provide reclaimed waste water;
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Irrigation of personal food gardens;
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Irrigation of new and replanted plant, seed, or turf in landscapes, golf courses, or sports turf fields during installation and for a period of 30 days immediately following the date of installation;
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Drip irrigation or irrigation using soaker hoses;
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Hand watering with a hose with automatic cutoff or handheld container;
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Use of water withdrawn from private water wells or surface water by an owner or operator of property if such well or surface water is on said property;
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Irrigation of horticultural crops held for sale, resale, or installation;
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Irrigation of athletic fields, golf courses, or public turf grass recreational areas;
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Installation, maintenance, or calibration of irrigation systems; or
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Hydro-seeding.
Outdoor water use for any purposes other than watering of plants, such as power washing or washing cars, is still restricted to the current odd/even watering schedule.
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Odd-numbered addresses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
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Even-numbered and unnumbered addresses are allowed to water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Water Conservation Tips
Water conservation measures are an important first step in protecting our water supply. Such measures not only save the supply of our source water but can also save you money by reducing your water bill. Here are a few suggestions:
Conservation measures you can use inside your home include:
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Fix leaking faucets, pipes, toilets, etc.
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Replace old fixtures; install water saving devices in faucets, and appliances.
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Wash only full loads of laundry.
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Do not use the toilet for trash disposal.
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Take shorter showers.
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Do not let the water run while shaving or brushing teeth.
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Soak dishes before washing.
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Run the dishwasher only when full.
You can conserve outdoors as well:
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Water the lawn and garden in the early morning or evening.
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Use mulch around plants and shrubs.
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Repair leaks in faucets and hoses.
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Use water saving nozzles.
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Use water from a bucket to wash your car, and save the hose for rinsing.