As of July 2024, Gwinnett County is in non-drought status.  No water restrictions are in effect.

 As a reminder, Gwinnett Water Resources urges residents to follow the statewide, year-round watering schedule which requires landscape watering to be done before 10:00am or after 4:00pm, to prevent water loss from evaporation.  

 You can protect our water supply by implementing water conservation habits into your daily life.  

What can you do?

• Beat the Heat: When watering during the hottest part of the day, much of that water evaporates before it is absorbed by the plant roots. Beat the heat by adjusting your watering schedule to early morning, before sunrise. Watering when temperatures are low reduces water loss from evaporation and improves soil absorption, so water and nutrients get to plant roots where it’s needed.

• Avoid Overwatering: Established lawns and landscapes require only an inch of water each week to stay healthy in Gwinnett’s climate. In fact, overwatering kills more plants than drought. It is better to deliver an inch of water over the course of one to two sessions per week rather than watering a little every day. This encourages plants to establish deeper root systems, making them more drought-tolerant. Use a rain gauge to determine how much precipitation occurs in your landscape on a weekly basis.

• Reduce Water Waste: Gwinnett County’s Water Waste Ordinance addresses water loss from inefficient irrigation and other wasteful uses. Check for leaks in irrigation systems by looking for saturated patches and unusually bright and/or tall patches of grass. Ensure spray heads are facing lawns and not sidewalks or roads to prevent water waste.

• Get Educated: Attend a free workshop to learn how you can be more water efficient and protect our water supply. Register on our Events and Workshops webpage. 

• Take Action: Explore additional steps you can take today by visiting our water conservation website at DWRconserve.com. 

For more information on current drought conditions in Georgia, visit the Georgia Drought Portal.