Current Drought Status

There is currently no drought level response declared for the metro Atlanta region or the state of Georgia.

The Metro Water District encourages all Georgians to follow the state’s year-round watering restrictions required under the Water Stewardship Act of 2010, which limits outdoor watering to before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m.

The Metro Water District encourages you to water only as needed!

Water when plants show signs of distress (curling, wilting, graying foliage).

Steps Metro Atlanta Residents Can Take to Conserve Water

Water Conservation is important all year round, not just in times of drought! Below are a few things you can do to save water indoors and outdoors throughout the year. Visit My Drop Counts to learn more about how to conserve water and become more water efficient. If you’re interested in significantly reducing your outdoor water use, or eliminating it altogether, join the Society of Intentionally Dry Lawns.

Only water plants when necessary. More plants die from over-watering than from under-watering.
Check for and repair leaks inside and outside your home.
Fix leaking toilets. This can save you hundreds of gallons a day.
Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth or shaving. This could save a total of 6 gallons a day.
Shorten your shower by 2 minutes and save 5 gallons of water per shower.
Fill dishwashers and washing machines. Remove laundry right away to prevent souring and to avoid having to double wash.
Properly winterize your irrigation system so that your lines do not freeze and burst over the cold winter months.
Replace older toilets and shower heads with high efficiency models. If your home was built before 1994, you may qualify for a toilet rebate.
Choose efficient appliances. Look for EPA WaterSense and ENERGY STAR labeled products when shopping for new appliances and fixtures.

If you have questions that are not answered by the information on these pages, please contact comments@northgeorgiawater.com.

LEARN THE FACTS: Drought is cyclical for our region and for the state of Georgia. Depending on severity of the drought and your water supply source, drought can affect the availability of water in your area. In recent years, all of the 15-county Metro Water District has experienced drought. Become more informed about drought in our state. Click here for more info.

BE AWARE: Each utility is required to have a water waste policy. Contact your utility and become familiar with your local water waste policy.

TAKE ACTION: If you haven’t done so yet, take the My Drop Counts Pledge and tell us how you plan to use less water in your home or business.

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PASS IT ON: Please share this information with your family, friends and neighbors. We rely heavily on word of mouth to spread the word. We must all do our part!