With eased outdoor water restrictions in place, Forsyth County encourages water customers to stay conservation-minded. The following tips will help you water wisely.
OUTDOOR PLANTING
Mulch much.
Mulching helps to slow evaporation of moisture from soil. It also can protect soil and roots.
Remove weeds.
Weeds steal water from other plants. Less weeds equal less watering.
Keep your eye on the sky.
Is rain in the forecast? Switch off automatic sprinklers when rain is forecasted. Avoid outdoor watering the day after receiving sufficient rainfall.
Use your green thumb (wisely).
When adding or replacing plants, pick low-water use plants and save up to 550 gallons each year. Place high-water use plants together and water by area to maximize watering.
OUTDOOR CLEANING
Keep your car clean and your lawn green.
Wet your car and then turn off the water as you wash the car using a bucket of soapy water. Turn on the water again for a final rinse. Empty the bucket onto your grass or plants.
Try waterless cleaning.
Sweep sidewalks, driveways and patios instead of cleaning them with a hose. Also, clean gutters without using a hose.
OUTDOOR SWIMMING
Look for leaks.
Check swimming pool pumps for leaks, and fix immediately.
Play productively.
Enjoy recreational water toys not requiring a constant flow of water.
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The Forsyth County government has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District (MNGWPD) for participation in the district-wide toilet rebate program.
The toilet rebate program is designed as an incentive for Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department customers to replace older, inefficient toilets. Residents are encouraged to do their part to reduce water usage by installing ultra low-flush toilets (ULFT) and high efficiency toilets (HET). The 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) ULFTs are rebated at $50 per toilet. The 1.28 gpf HETs are rebated at $100 per toilet.
To be eligible for the rebate program, customers must apply for the rebate with the MNGWPD and meet certain qualifications. Customers can download and print an application online at
www.northgeorgiawater.org/toiletrebate or call 404.463.8645 to receive an application by mail. If a customer qualifies, the Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department will credit the customer’s account with the rebate.
Qualifications to receive a toilet rebate:
- Have an individual residential water account with the Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department and be up to date on billing payments
- Own or rent a single-family residential home built in 1993 or earlier
- Purchase an approved toilet after September 28, 2007, to replace an older toilet using greater than 1.6 gpf
- Agree to an installation verification visit to ensure your efficient toilets have been installed
- Agree to complete a program participation survey
Customers can receive up to two (2) toilet rebates per household. Only Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department customers are eligible. Households on wells are not eligible for a rebate. Applicants meeting all requirements can expect notification via letter or email from the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District within 30 days. After notification, the rebate should appear on their bill within two (2) billing cycles. The rebate can only be used toward the purchase price of the toilet (tank and bowl) and does not pay for Georgia sales tax, additional installation parts or installation. Rebates are limited and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
To receive additional information regarding the toilet rebate program qualifications and instructions, visit
northgeorgiawater.org.
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