Current Water Restrictions

Effective May 6, 2008, Etowah Water & Sewer Authority
Outdoor Water Use Ban Guidelines

Please contact EWSA for additional information, or any questions or concerns:
 706-216-8474 or comments@etowahwater.org
Also check our Frequently Asked Questions.
 

Other Restricted Outdoor Water Uses During Allowed Days & Hours Only

 

LEVEL

TYPE

1

Allowed days from 12 midnight to 10 and from 4 pm to 12 midnight

2

Allowed days from 12 midnight to 10 am

3

Allowed weekend day only from 12 midnight to 10 am

4

Complete outdoor water use ban

Filling installed swimming pools (except when necessary for health care and structural integrity)

 

ALLOWED

 

ALLOWED

 

PROHIBITED

 

PROHIBITED

Non-commercial fund-raisers, such as car washes

 

ALLOWED

 

ALLOWED

 

PROHIBITED

 

PROHIBITED

Using water for ornamental purposes, such as fountains, reflecting pools and waterfalls (except when necessary to support aquatic life)

 

 

ALLOWED

 

 

ALLOWED

 

 

PROHIBITED

 

 

PROHIBITED

Washing hard surfaces, such as streets, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, etc. (except when necessary for public health & safety)

ALLOWED

PROHIBITED

PROHIBITED

PROHIBITED

Using fire hydrants for any purpose other than fire fighting, public health or safety

PROHIBITED

PROHIBITED

PROHIBITED

PROHIBITED

Flushing of hydrants for public health or safety

  ALLOWED

ALLOWED

ALLOWED

ALLOWED

VIOLATIONS:  Customers in violation will be issued a violation notice in person or by posting on the property or by mail.

Outdoor Water Use Violations

Administrative Penalty

1st

Official Warning

2nd

$250 fine

3rd

$500 fine

4th

$1,000 fine

5th

$2,500 fine, water service terminated and will be restored upon payment of fine, $250 service fee and $200 deposit and letter from account holder, restriction policies will be followed.

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