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Statewide Level 1 Drought Declaration

April 27, 2026

April 27^th, 2026

The GA EPD has declared a statewide level 1 drought that will affect all public water systems. Under the rules set forth by the state the following conservation measures will be implemented:

• Regularly check for, and repair, leaks inside and outside your home.
• Don’t leave the tap running when shaving, brushing your teeth, or washing your face or food products.
• Only water your landscape when necessary and adjust sprinklers so water isn’t lost on the sidewalk or street.

Under a level 1 drought response, general landscape watering may be done between 4pm and 10am each day along with the following activities:

• Irrigation of personal food gardens may be done at any time of day;
• Irrigation of new and replanted plant, seed or turf may be done at any time of day for 30 days after installation;
• Drip irrigation or irrigation using soaker hoses may be done at any time of day;
• Hand watering with a hose with automatic cutoff or handheld container may be done at any time of day.

More water conservation information is available at https://epd.georgia.gov/watershed-protection-branch/water-conservation.

While the drought persists, please help in conserving this vital natural resource.