Outdoor Watering Schedule

As of July 1, 2004, the Clayton County Water Authority began enforcing an outdoor water schedule adopted by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD). Under these rules, Georgians are required to follow schedules for outdoor water use during both non-drought periods and during periods of declared drought.


On June 10, 2009, Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Director Dr. Carol Couch issued a non-drought schedule for outdoor water use. The eased restrictions allow customers to outdoor water using the odd/even system on designated days.


Non-Drought Outdoor Watering Guidelines

  • Odd numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
  • Even numbered addresses may water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
  • Washing of buildings, structure and pavement for maintenance purposes is allowed during specified odd/even days.
  • Swimming pools may be filled without restrictions on day or time.
  • Watering of food gardens is allowed without restrictions on day or time.
  • Charity car washes are allowed anytime. Hoses must be equipped with nozzels that shut off flow when released.
  • Landscape watering is discouraged between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. because of its limited effectiveness.
  • Watering in of herbicide applied by a professionally certified or licensed landscaper is allowed on the day of application, no hour restrictions.
  • Commercial water use by car washes, retail garden centers or commercial power washing is allowed, no hour restrictions.

To report an outdoor water use violation, call the CCWA at 770.961.2130 and press "2" for the Call Center.


CCWA Outdoor Watering Schedule Violation Process

  • 1st Violation: CCWA issues customer a verbal warning.
  • 2nd Violation: CCWA issues customer a written warning.
  • 3rd Violation: CCWA issues customer a citation. The customer must then go before a Clayton County Magistrate Court Judge. The judge determines the fine up to a maximum of $500 per day.

For the full text of the outdoor water use rules, please visit the Georgia Environmental Protection Division under the "Rules & Laws" section.

CCWA customers can also visit http://www.conservewatergeorgia.net/ for more information on water conservation.