Gwinnett eases watering restrictions
April 1st, 2008Due to the almost-normal rainfall we received in March, Gwinnett County has decided to relax hand watering restrictions to match the guidelines put out by the state of Georgia. Specifically (as posted on the LWB):
That means you can use a hose with a hand-activated nozzle to water your plants for up to 25 minutes three days per week, on an odd-even schedule. People with even numbered addresses can water on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, while people with odd numbered addressed can water on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. All watering must be done between midnight and 8 AM. Food gardens can be watered anytime, and the you are not allowed to use your 25 minute window to wash your car.
While all of north Georgia received below-normal rainfall in March, it was pretty close:
- Atlanta recorded 5.17 inches of rain, a quarter inch less than normal.
- Gainesville had 5.25 inches of rainfall, 87% of normal.
- Athens had 3.48 inches of rain, or an 1.5 inches less than normal.
The short-term forecast is looking pretty good, but we’ve still got a steep road in front of us.
