TOCCOA, GA - The City Commission of the City of Toccoa has imposed certain restrictions on the outdoor use of water throughout the City Water Distribution System, the city announced June 12, 2008. This also includes the unincorporated portions of Stephens County. These restrictions were imposed as a result of mandatory, statewide watering restrictions imposed by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Department of Natural Resources.

The City recently petitioned for, and the EPD approved, a modification of the allowable outdoor water uses. All outdoor water uses are permitted, during specific days and times, except 1) the use of fire hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting, public health, safety or flushing, and 2) the washing of hard surfaces, such as streets, gutters, sidewalks and driveways except when necessary for public health and safety. Effective June 12, 2008, the outside use of water is hereby restricted as follows:

Odd Numbered Addresses are allowed outdoor water usage ONLY on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, 12 midnight to 10 a.m.

Even Numbered Addresses (as well as those residences without numbers) are allowed outdoor water usage ONLY on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, 12 midnight to 10 a.m.

There are no clock or calendar restrictions on the filling of swimming pools. No addresses are allowed outdoor water use on Friday or between 10 a.m. and 12 midnight. Outdoor water use is allowed only during morning hours on the assigned day.

These restrictions will remain in effect until further Notice to the Public is given.

First instance of violations will be given a written warning; the second instance will be given a fifteen ($15) dollar ticket, payable to the Clerk of the Municipal Court; and the third and subsequent instances of violation will result in the water service being discontinued until a fine of $200.00 is paid to the City of Toccoa.

OUTSIDE USE OF WATER IS RESTRICTED

This Notice to the Public is being provided according to the Code of Ordinances for the City of Toccoa, Section 23-60.4

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC