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 Access this page directly by simply typing in thinkatthesink.com next time. Look at ways that you can help conserve water (here's 75 tips to get you started). Sign up below to receive updates daily and other information from ACC.
 Local outdoor water use restrictions were modified effective June 30 to allow outdoor watering once per week from midnight - 10 a.m. based on the last digit of an address.
new! Individual Winter Averages and Annual Averages for determining conservation water rates will be available online beginning July 14 (updated) through a link at this site. Please have your address and account number to access the system at that time.
new! Make sure you're watering effectively and efficiently when you can water outdoors... check out some tips from the Cooperative Extension Service.
new! The 2007 Water Quality Report is now available online in the Online Documents area.
new! A new Water Source newsletter for Summer 2008 and a Water Conservation Rates flyer are now available online in our Online Documents area.
new! Check out the new Street Scenes newsletter for information about infrastructure improvement updates in the Five Points area in 2008 & 2009.
Have a rain barrel? Make sure it is insect-proof to avoid mosquito breeding or utilize a free mosquito briquet in it to kill larva.
Drought update: As of Thursday, January 17, the Bear Creek Reservoir is at full pool.
Rainfall: View the According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the total rainfall for 2007 was 31.51 inches, which was well below the 47.83 inches 30-year annual average (1971-2000). But look at the NWS Rainfall Scorecard for Athens and note the wide variation in rainfall since 1996 on an annual basis - up and down over the years. Rarely does Athens hit the "average." For 2008 through the end of May, ACC received 14.87 inches of rain (compared to 13.49 (Jan.-May 2007) and 21.28 (Jan.-May 30 year average))
River information: Middle Oconee River | North Oconee River (from U.S. Geological Survey Data)
Read the Drought Management Plan ordinance [PDF] that was revised by the Mayor & Commission to add 'Step F' in December.
Athens-Clarke County met the State-Mandated Water Consumption Reduction Rate ahead of Dec. 1 deadline. Thanks to the community! Find out more.
A special drought edition of the Water Source newsletter is now available online in our Online Documents area.
The Transportation & Public Works Department's Stormwater Management Program has a document describing how to make your own rain barrel. It's available in our Online Documents area.
The Drought Management Report presentation from the Oct. 25 Mayor & Commission Work Session is now available online in a PDF format in our Online Documents area in color and black & white versions.
Online video of the Drought Management Work Session from Oct. 25 is now available online.
Solid Waste, Recycling & Water Conservation: The ACC Recycling Division has provided information on use of environmentally-friendly disposals and recyclable single-use containers in lieu of washing dishes and utensils.
Drought Response Planning: Read about the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government's drought response planning from Manager Alan Reddish.
Grey Water: Please note that grey water cannot be used outside as current local ACC codes do not make an exception for grey water usage from normal sanitary disposal methods. Keep in mind that this use of grey water doesn't conserve any water - it only reuses water that has been previously used.
So what can you do with grey water to actually conserve water? Try filling up your toilet tank or bowl with it for use in flushing. This is allowed.
What is grey water? According to the Rules
of
the Department of Human Resources
Public Health,
Chapter 290-5-26 (On-Site Sewage Management Systems): Wastewater generated by water-using fixtures and appliances,
excluding water closets, urinals, bidets, kitchen sinks and garbage disposals.
Restrictions & Enforcement: Read more about the current restrictions and enforcement procedures.
University of Georgia's Water Conservation Web site
Check out some more water conservation tips:
The Sworn Witness Statement for Outdoor Water Use is now available online for formal complaints by citizens of others' outdoor water use.
JG Beacham Water Treatment Plant on Water
Works Drive is now
able to process 38 million gallons of water per day, an increase
from the previous amount of 28 million gallons per day. Also new
is a 3.5 million-gallon water storage tank, with installation of
a second tank scheduled. Four new distribution pumps are able to
deliver water at any necessary rate, and the facility’s new
pre-chemical building is nearly complete.
The facility’s
electrical system has undergone a complete renovation, and the
new underground wiring will increase plant efficiency as well as
voltage capacity. Two diesel-electric generators will support the
facility in the event of power loss from the main supplier, Georgia
Power. These improvements will allow for improved water flow and
pressure in the outer areas of Athens-Clarke County, as well as
increase the facility’s ability to deliver and produce water,
and prevent dirty water from infiltrating the clean water system
in the event of power loss. During the remainder of these upgrades
and afterward, there will be no change in water service to Athens-Clarke
County.
Outdoor watering restrictions are still in effect.
Our Water Central area below offers helpful information
on how to conserve water, requirements on water usage in Athens-Clarke
County, and other pertinent drought related resources.
A Public Utilities Rates & Fees brochure is
now available in the Online
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