The past few years have been some of the most drought-stricken the United States has seen in 100 years. This summer, Floyd County Water Department will keep a close eye on water shortages and work to keep the public informed on developments that will affect them. Water professionals throughout the country are exploring many topics to ensure the preservation of our water supply, including increased focus on protecting our watersheds, expanding the use of recycled water for irrigation and industrial uses, and investment in desalination technology.
OUR MISSION:
FLOYD COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS COMMITTED TO CREATING A CLIMATE THAT PROMOTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY CONSCIOUSNESS, AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. WE ARE DEDICATED TO SERVICE EXCELLENCE THAT ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE.
August 26, 2008
4 p.m.: Caucus
6 p.m.: Meeting
*Please note, the Commission meetings are now being held in the new Community Room - located on the 2nd Floor of the Administration Building - 12 East 4th Avenue.
To view recent meeting minutes, please click on the logo above.
Water Restrictions for Conservation
Rome-Floyd County is now under a Level 4b Drought Response, effective June 25, 2008.
Under Level IVb, Floyd County Water Customers are now allowed to water outdoor on an odd/even basis, two days per week between midnight and 10 a.m. Odd addresses may water on Thursdays and Sundays; even addresses on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The following outdoor water uses are still prohibited:
Using hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting, public health, safety or flushing
Washing hard surfaces, such as streets, gutters, sidewalks and driveways except when necessary for public health.
The following outdoor water uses are still allowed and are unaffected by the Level IVb drought response modification granted herein:
Outdoor water uses exempt from the Drought Response Level IV outdoor watering restrictions established pursuant to Section 391-3-30-05 of the Rules for Outdoor Water Use
Filling of swimming pools, without restrictions on day or time
In addition to the two day a week odd/even schedule,
Each household, business or other institution/property owner will still be allowed to hand water existing landscaping using one garden hose, 25 minutes a day, within the hours of 12 midnight and 10 a.m. on one designated day in addition to the two days of watering specified above. The hose must be hand held during watering and equipped with a standard spray nozzle that automatically turns off when not hand held.
Newly installed landscaping which has been in place less than 30 days may still be watered up to three days a week within the hours of 12 midnight to 10 a.m. only for 10 consecutive weeks and during plant installation.
These outdoor watering policies will go into effect immediately.
For more information, please contact Floyd County Water Department at 706.291.5172 or visit the Georgia Environmental Protection Division at www.gaepd.com
Water consumers can play a large role in ensuring the continued availability of
their water supply. Daily indoor per capita water use in the typical single family
home is 69.3 gallons. Households can reduce this water use by about 35% to
45.2 gallons per day by employing conservation measures.
What can local residents do?
Don't over-water your lawn, and water early in the morning or at night to
avoid excess evaporation.
Fully load the dishwasher and clothes washer before running them.
Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator or in the microwave.
When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run.
If you have a swimming pool, use a cover. You will cut the loss of water by evaporation by 90 percent.
Repair dripping faucets and leaky toilets. Dripping faucets can waste up to 2,000 gallons of water each year in the average home. Leaky toilets can waste as much as 200 gallons per day.
Don’t leave the sink running while you brush your teeth.
Help preserve the quality of the available water supply by not overusing pesticides and fertilizers, avoiding flushing medications down the toilet or sink, and disposing of hazardous materials properly.
