The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

IF THE STATE OFFICIALLY DECLARES A DROUGHT, THESE RESTRICTIO­NS KICK IN

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Level One drought: Requires public water systems to educate customers about conditions and encourage conservati­on.

Level Two drought: Limits outdoor watering to two days a week on a schedule based on address numbers. Even numbered addresses may water Wednesdays and Saturdays (4 p.m. to 10 a.m.); odd numbered addresses may water Thursdays and Sundays (4 p.m. to 10 a.m.). No water can be used for outdoor fountains, car washes or power washing of homes.

Level Three drought: Prohibits all outdoor landscape irrigation. Food gardens may be watered between 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. (Soaker hoses and drip irrigation may be used any time.) Hand watering and golf course irrigation are limited.

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