Perdue announces reductions to Georgia's outdoor watering ban
By The Associated Press
Posted 9:33AM on Wednesday, February 6, 2008
ATLANTA - Governor Sonny Perdue has announced a reduction on restrictions on outdoor watering in Georgia, particularly on landscaping.<br />
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Perdue said Wednesday that new landscaping may be watered for 30 days during any ten-week period instead of each day for one month only.<br />
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He also says limited hand watering will be allowed on established lawns and gardens this summer.<br />
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The new exemptions will only be granted after completing an online water use program. Perdue made the announcement at the Georgia Agribusiness Legislative Breakfast.<br />
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He says the new plan, relying on the honor system, will give retailers the confidence to stock new landscaping materials and producers the confidence to grow them.<br />
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The governor says it will renew confidence in the strength of Georgia's landscaping industry.<br />
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Perdue is expected to issue an announcement on outdoor swimming pools later Wednesday afternoon.<br />