From the department of: Water & Sewer Department
Outdoor Water Use Prohibited

Officials hope to have solution within several days

Citing rising levels in the county’s water tanks, Forsyth County officials are optimistic they may be able to have a solution to the current water situation within several days. This could possibly mean returning to following the state water ban regulations or implementing another limited use outdoor water policy.

Forsyth County instituted the outdoor water use restriction on Sunday, June 11 as a means of proactive management of the county’s water resources, to help ensure an adequate water supply is available for appropriate uses.

Outdoor water usage is defined as:

§ lawn and garden watering

§ noncommercial car washing

§ and filling of private swimming pools

The ban does not include water for businesses or water for newly laid sod or plants within the first thirty days after they are put down.

Prior to the outdoor water use ban, Forsyth County was following the state-mandated watering ban for non-drought conditions, which permitted outdoor water use on certain days depending upon street address and prohibited all outdoor water use on Fridays.

Please check www.forsythco.com for updates on this situation. For questions regarding the outdoor water restrictions please contact the Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department at 770.781.2160.

Posted June 11, 2006:

Effective immediately, all outdoor water use in Forsyth County is prohibited. This includes such uses as watering lawns and washing vehicles.

This restriction is being done as proactive management of the county's water resources to ensure an ample supply is available for appropriate uses.

Failure to comply with these restrictions will result in:

First offense: written warning

Second offense: a citation to appear in Magistrate Court, with fines up to $1000 and up to 60 days in jail

Third offense: same as second offense, plus disconnection of service

Please check www.forsythco.com for updates on this situation. For any questions please call the Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department at 770-781-2160