Drought is a natural disaster.
Georgia is facing one of the most severe droughts in history. Our rivers and reservoirs are at record lows, and many of our communities face water shortages that could challenge their ability to meet water supply needs.
Do your part to help.
Now is the time for all Georgians to take steps to conserve water in their homes, schools, and places of business.
How to save water indoors
How to save water and save your plants outdoors
How to save water at work
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Conserve Water Georgia!
Conserving water at home can help us all save time and money. It also helps ensure that we have a sufficient supply of safe drinking water now and in the future.
Tip of the Week: Think before you flush. Every flush you eliminate can save between two and seven gallons of water. Changing a high flow toilet (3.5 to 5 gallons per flush) to a low flow (1.6 gpf) or dual flush (1.0 gpf) in a single household can reduce water use by 27 gallons per day or about 9,000 gallons a year.
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May 21 and 22,
Georgia International Convention Center, Atlanta.
Managers and financial officers of water utilities will learn how to make water efficiency a financially sound investment. They will hear a water efficiency success story and dig deeper into the nuts and bolts of water efficiency programs that work. Early bird registration ends May 13
For questions about this program, click here.
waterSmart is a program of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Protection Division in partnership with the University Georgia Cooperative Extension.
waterSmart seeks to conserve water in Georgia by encouraging reductions in outdoor water use. It offers simple tips and tools for maintaining healthy landscapes while using less water.
The waterSmart tools were developed by the Education Roundtable,
a partnership of organizations working together to deliver coordinated
environmental messages to Georgians.
Last spring, waterSmart was launched in pilot communities with tools for homeowners, tools for teachers, and tools for facilities managers. These tools also include useful resources for people outside of the pilot communities.
By incorporating water conservation practices into our outdoor watering habits, we can all help to conserve Georgia’s limited water resources.
Listen to waterSmart on "The Envirominute" radio program
For information on long-term water planning, visit www.GeorgiaWaterCouncil.org.
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