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Voluntary water restriction in place for Georgetown County

WMBF · last updated

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC (WMBF) — Residents in Georgetown County are encouraged to monitor water use amid drought conditions.

Georgetown County Water and Sewer District says the county is currently under Moderate Drought (Level 1) conditions, and a voluntary outdoor watering schedule is now in place.

Residents are encouraged to reduce non-essential water use.

Officials said the following irrigation schedule will be implemented to reduce peak demand:

Odd-numbered addresses:

Addresses ending in an odd number may irrigate on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Even-numbered addresses:

Addresses ending in an even number may irrigate on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Sunday is a voluntary non-watering day to allow the system to recover

Peak water & Management:

Customers should avoid irrigation during peak demand periods at 6:00- 10 am and 4:00- 8:00pm.

If additional drought conditions worsen, more restrictions will be implemented with state agencies,

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