Oct
12
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10/12/2011 11:12 AM
(Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 12, 2011) – The Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources reminds residents and businesses to conserve water during the current drought.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers predicts that Lake Lanier’s level will drop below 1060 feet by mid-October, which is more than 10 feet below full pool. “Residents need to be aware that we are in another drought and remember how important it is to save water since we don’t know just how much rain we’ll get this winter,” said Lynn Smarr, Acting Water Resources Director.
Single-family homeowners can take advantage of the department’s toilet rebate program, which provides up to two $100 rebates per residence for homes built before 1993. Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, multifamily residences will also be eligible to receive the credit as long as funds last.
The department will hold a free water conservation workshop on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration auditorium for residents to learn how to increase the water efficiency of their homes. Residents can send an e-mail to dwrconserve@gwinnettcounty.com to register for the workshop. Attendees will receive a low-flow retrofit kit for showers and faucets, an outdoor water efficiency kit and a do-it-yourself home water audit guide. Homeowners also may pick up the kits from the customer service counter at Water Resources’ Central Facility located at 684 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.