Resource | Description | Topic |
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“Don’t Flush Your Money Away!” Toilet Rebate Eligibility Checklist | Quick household checklist of qualifying factors for the toilet rebate program. | Conserve Our Water, My Drop Counts, Rebates |
Your Toilet Is Not A Trashcan | Just because you can flush something down the toilet doesn’t mean that you should. Put trash in its place by throwing it in the trash can, and never flush it down your toilet. | My Drop Counts, Protect Our Water, Publications for Water Utilities |
Menu for a Cleaner and Healthier Environment: A Water Pollution Prevention Guide for the Food Service Industry | Food residue, detergents, grease and trash left outside or poured in a storm drain are picked up by rainwater and carried to the nearest stream as polluted stormwater runoff. By following the tips below, you can be part of the solution to water pollution! | My Drop Counts, Protect Our Water, Publications for Water Utilities |
Don’t Get Lost in the FOG | Managing the discharge of fats, oils and grease from food service establishments. | My Drop Counts, Protect Our Water |
FOG Facts | Information every resident needs to know about fats, oils, and grease. | My Drop Counts, Protect Our Water |
FOG Info Card | Fats, Oils and Grease (F.O.G.) are Threatening YOUR Plumbing. | My Drop Counts, Protect Our Water |
Household Hazardous Waste Brochure | How you dispose of everyday household products can impact water quality as well as your health. | My Drop Counts, Protect Our Water, Publications for Water Utilities |
My Drop Counts Water Conservation Tips | Water conservation tips for your bathroom, kitchen, around the house and yard. | Conserve Our Water, My Drop Counts, Publications for Water Utilities |
Putting the Brakes on Water Pollution: DIY Auto Care (Spanish) | It's important to keep your vehicle in tip top shape and always follow proper maintenance and wash practices to help protect our waters (Es muy importante mantener su vehículo en buen estado y seguir siempre el mantenimiento adecuado para ayudar a proteger nuestras aguas.) | My Drop Counts, Protect Our Water, Publications for Water Utilities |
When it Rains, It Pollutes! | Stormwater pollution is the leading threat to our water quality. Be the solution to stormwater pollution! | My Drop Counts, Protect Our Water, Publications for Water Utilities |
Pollution Prevention Tips for Septic Systems | By following a few simple tips, you can maintain your septic system to maximize its efficiency, reduce problems and potential expenses and help to protect our waterways! | Conserve Our Water, My Drop Counts, Protect Our Water, Publications for Water Utilities |
Pollution Prevention Tips for Pools and Spas | Do your part to protect our rivers, lakes and streams by following these tips when draining and caring for your pool and spa. | Conserve Our Water, My Drop Counts, Protect Our Water, Publications for Water Utilities |
Get Pumped on Septic! Door Hanger | Learn how to properly maintain your septic system and prevent water pollution. | My Drop Counts, Protect Our Water, Publications for Water Utilities |
Putting the Brakes on Water Pollution: Tips for Maintaining and Repairing Your Vehicle at Home | It's important to keep your vehicle in tip top shape and always follow proper maintenance and wash practices to help protect our waters. | My Drop Counts, Protect Our Water |
Pet Waste Brochure | Here's the scoop... pick up after your pet. If you fail to clean up after your pet, stormwater can carry waste into rivers, lakes and streams. It can create a health hazard for people and can "doo" a lot of damage to the environment. | My Drop Counts, Protect Our Water, Publications for Water Utilities |
Maintenance Guide for Landscape Irrigation Systems | A well-maintained landscape irrigation system helps make a water-efficient irrigation system. The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District has prepared this guide for maintaining your irrigation system. | Conserve Our Water, My Drop Counts, Publications for Water Utilities |
Landscape Irrigation Watering Guide | This brochure outlines water saving devices and tips specific to Georgia's climate and landscape. | Conserve Our Water, My Drop Counts, Publications for Water Utilities |
Is Your Yard As Green As You Think It Is? Brochure | The excessive use of fertilizers, improper disposal of leaves and yard clippings, overuse of pesticides/herbicides and over-watering can result in the polluting of Georgia's streams, rivers and lakes. This brochure contains tips residents to keep pollutants from entering streams. | My Drop Counts, Protect Our Water, Publications for Water Utilities |
FOG Door Hanger | This door hanger lays out the basics of FOG (fats, oils and grease): What, How, Where, and what you can do to help. | My Drop Counts, Protect Our Water, Publications for Water Utilities |
DIY Household Water Assessment | Is your house as water-efficient as it can be? This do-it-yourself household water use assessment will help you understand how much water you use, identify leaks and show you ways to reduce your water use. It will help you conserve water and save money at the same time! | Conserve Our Water, My Drop Counts, Publications for Water Utilities |
My Drop Counts Tip Card | Quick tips on saving water inside and outside your home. | Conserve Our Water, My Drop Counts |
Water-Wise Landscape Guide for the Georgia Piedmont | Do you want a landscape that is beautiful, saves you time, effort and money and uses less water? If you do, a water-wise landscape is for you. Water-wise landscapes are designed, organized,and maintained by practices that use water strategically and wisely. | Conserve Our Water, My Drop Counts, Publications for Water Utilities |
Homeowner’s Guide to Septic System Maintenance | It is the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain, repair or replace all components of the septic system so that it will protect the environment and public health. Keep all information about your septic system and it's maintenance within this folder. This record will be important should problems develop with your system or if you sell your home. Keep this folder with your house records as a reference for any questions that may arise. | My Drop Counts, Protect Our Water |
Live Exploration: Georgia’s Water | Explore Georgia's freshwater systems and learn how they supply clean water to residents and businesses across the state in Georgia's Water Live Exploration! | Kids Club, My Drop Counts |
Water Cycle in a Baggie Activity from Camp GPB | This activity creates a hands-on demonstration of the water cycle for students. | Kids Club, My Drop Counts |
Paper Watershed Activity from Camp GPB | In this activity you will make a paper watershed by drawing all things around you that make up your watershed. | Kids Club, My Drop Counts |
Water Filter Activity from Camp GPB | This activity will demonstrate the most basic concept of water treatment and will help you get an idea of how filtration works. | Kids Club, My Drop Counts |
Water Detective | Look for clues to help you reduce your water use, and detect leaks around your home. Our Water Detective activity helps you investigate how you use water every day. | Kids Club, My Drop Counts |
Plumbing Code Infographic | Conserve Our Water | |
2024 Efficiency Code Changes to Help Conserve Region’s Limited Water Supplies Fact Sheet | Conserve Our Water | |
Water Conservation Posters for the Workplace | Display these posters around the office (bathrooms, kitchens, etc.) to remind everyone to support water efficiency in your workplace. | Conserve Our Water, My Drop Counts, Publications for Water Utilities |