PUBLIC NOTICE

Level 1 Drought Response Now in Effect

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has declared a Level 1 Drought Response for portions of the state, which is now in effect.

Under Level 1 conditions, all water users are encouraged to practice voluntary water conservation to help protect our water resources. While there are no strict restrictions at this time, residents and businesses are strongly urged to reduce non-essential water use.

General Landscaping may be done between 4pm and 10am each day and the following may be done at any time of day:

• Irrigation of personal food gardens may be done at any time of day;

• Irrigation of new and replanted plant, seed, or turf may be done at any time of     day for 30 days after installation;
• Drip irrigation or irrigation using soaker hoses may be done at any time of day; and
• Hand watering with a hose with automatic cutoff or handheld container may be done at any time of day.

Recommended Conservation Measures Include:

• Limiting outdoor watering, especially during peak daytime hours
• Repairing leaks promptly (faucets, toilets, irrigation systems)
• Using water-efficient practices for landscaping and lawn care
• Running dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads
• Avoiding unnecessary water use such as washing driveways or sidewalks

Taking small steps now can help prevent the need for stricter restrictions in the future.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping to conserve water during this time. Updates will be provided if conditions change.

For more information, please contact our office at 706-675-3358

Need to Establish New Service?

If you are in need of water service at a new address, please be sure to read our policies for establishing a new account in the document listed below. If you have any additional questions regarding these policies, water rates, or if you are ready to open an account, please contact our office at (706) 675-3358. Please complete both of the following forms for faster service.

NEW SERVICE APPLICATION

Who We Are

An act of the Georgia General Assembly created the Franklin-Heard County Water Authority on February 6, 1984. This act was amended to change the name of the Authority to the Heard County Water Authority was approved March 22, 1989. The Heard County Water Authority is not a department of the Heard County but an independent authority. The five person Board is comprised of two members appointed by the City of Franklin, two appointed by the Heard County Board of Commissioners, and one member is elected by the four current HCWA Board members. The Board serves for 4 years and the terms are staggered.  The reason behind utility authorities being created by the State of Georgia Legislature was to keep local politics out of the decision making process for rates and other matter with regard to the operation of a utility.