Landscape watering is allowed 7 days a week between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. All other outdoor water uses (car washing, pressure washing and pool filling, etc.) have no restrictions. For more information or further clarification, please review the frequently asked questions.

Being allowed to water every day does not mean that you need to water every day. Over-watering is a primary killer of plants in Atlanta. Cobb County Water System has an At Home Irrigation Audit and comprehensive education resources on how to use water efficiently outdoors while maintaining a beautiful landscape. In addition, irrigation systems should be fully inspected by a certified irrigation professional before they are reactivated for the season. Inactive irrigation systems can experience multiple problems, such as cracked or missing heads, misdirected nozzles, or broken lines, which can lead to water waste and higher bills.

Water Waste Reporting

It is Cobb County Water System’s hope that all citizens follow the watering schedule currently in place, which allows for daily irrigation between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. They also want to encourage citizens to utilize that water efficiently and alert them to water waste.

Examples of Water Waste

  • Visible leak running without repair
  • Allowing a hose to run unattended without a shutoff nozzle
  • Misdirected sprinklers watering pavement and impermeable objects
  • Broken or missing sprinkler heads causing excessive runoff

If citizens want to find out more about outdoor watering rules and best practices, or to alert the water efficiency team about water waste, please contact waterefficiency@cobbcounty.org or call 770-419-6244.

 

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