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What are the current outdoor water use restrictions?

Water Ban Changes

Effective April 1, 2008
For full information on the Statewide Water Ban, please go to
http://www.georgiaepd.com/ or call the Braselton Utility Department at 706-654-3915.

Pools
Effective April 1st, the filling of pools is allowed

Watering of Existing Landscaping
Effective April 1st, each household, business or other property owner is allowed to hand water existing landscaping using one garden hose, 25 minutes per day, from Midnight to 10 am on designated days. The hose must be hand held by a person the entire time you are watering and have a spray nozzle attached that turns the water off when the hose is not held. You may not lay the hose in the yard or in the garden in order to water. Odd numbered addresses may hand water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Even numbered addresses may hand water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. You may not use the 25 minutes or the hose to wash a car, your house or for any purpose other than watering existing landscaping.

Newly Installed Landscaping
Any person who wishes to take advantage of the following must first register with the Outdoor Water Use Registration Program at http://www.urbanagcouncil.com/

Newly installed landscaping which has been in place less than 30 days may be watered up to three days a week within the hours of Midnight – to 10 am only for 10 consecutive weeks and during plant installation. Odd numbered addresses may water newly installed landscaping Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Even numbered addresses may water newly installed landscaping Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Please Note: There is still no outside watering on Fridays or from 10 am to Midnight for any reason!

Why do I have to pay for water when a pipe bursts at my residence?
It is Town of Braselton’s responsibility to provide water to all our customers at the water meter location. We are not responsible for the type or condition of plumbing from the water meter location into private or commercial dwellings.

When do I get my deposit back?
Does it accrue interest while you have it? Each customer, whether residential or commercial, is required to post a surety deposit on each account at the time of initial service. We do not pay interest on deposits held. The deposit is applied to the final bill on the customer’s account. Any surplus is remitted to the customer at that time.

Does the Water System accept “Letters of Credit” from other utilities?
No. Letters of credit from other utilities are subjective documents and are not regulated, nor is there a standard to which they are compared. We believe requiring a cash deposit on water bill accounts reduces losses thereby assuring the lowest rates for all of our customers.

Why are the sewer charges higher than the water charges?
This is primarily due to the cost of building, maintaining, and operating both the sewage collection system and treatment plants capable of removing contaminants in wastewater prior to returning it to lakes and rivers. Our treatment processes meet or exceed all state and federal standards.

I have “blue-poly” pipe from the meter to the house and I had a leak. Where can I find information regarding getting reimbursed for my plumbing cost?
Information can be received by calling 1(800) 356-3496. Eligibility for home assistance varies.

Why are street light charges on my water bill?
Utilizing the Town of Braselton Water System’s existing billing system proved be cost effective; whereas, creating a separate street light billing system would have significantly added costs. The street light funds go to the county’s general fund to pay for utility costs and other maintenance associated with providing this service. For street light repairs/outages, please contact your power company.

If I fill up my pool, do I pay sewer fees for the water used?
Please come by the Utility Billing Office at Town Hall to complete a Request for Adjustment form to be considered for an adjustment.

Thank you for your community support and cooperation as we promote continual wise and conservative water use.

Do I have to notify other utilities that there will be excavation on my property?
Yes. Before proceeding with your excavation, remember to "Call Before You Dig"!
The phone number is (800) 282-7411, or (770) 623-4344 in the Atlanta area. You may also log onto the Georgia Utilities Protection Center website at www.gaupc.com for more information.

Customer Deposits

Water	Inside Town	Outside Town
3/4 Inch Meter	$65.00	$75.00
1 Inch Meter	$120.00	$130.00

Sewer
3/4 Inch Meter	$70.00	N/A
1 Inch Meter	$140.00	N/A

You may mail a check with the application or the deposit can be added to your first month's bill.

Water Tap, Connection and Administrative Fees
(Inside and Outside the Town Limits):

Meter Size	Meter Fee	Connection Fee	Admn. Fee	Total**	Tap Fee**
3/4 Inch	$185.00	$1,430.00	$35	$1,650.00	$595.00
1 Inch	$245.00	$2,390.00	$35	$2,670.00	$685.00
2 Inch	$480.00	$7,620.00	$35	$8,135.00	$1,815.00
3 Inch	*	$15,260.00	$35	*	*
4 Inch	*	$23,840.00	$35	*	*
6 Inch	*	$47,660.00	$35	*	*
8 Inch	*	$76,260.00	$35	*	*

*Tap fee/meter (if installed by the Town) to be based on actual cost of materials, labor, etc. at the time of installation **Totals could vary depending upon the amount of services provided by the city. Tap Fees are added to the total if the Town actually performs the tap.

Volumetric Water Rates

Volume	Rates
0-2,000 gallons	Minimum
2,001-5,000 gallons	$3.78 per 1,000 gallons
5,001-10,000 gallons	$4.31 per 1,000 gallons
> 10,000 gallons	$4.52 per 1,000 gallons

Minimum (Cost of Service) Water Rates Inside Town Limits (Includes 0-2,000 gallons)

Meter Size	Fees
3/4 Inch	$12.60 minimum
1 Inch	$21.00 minimum
1 1/4 Inch & 1 1/2 Inch	$42.00 minimum
2 Inch	$68.25 minimum
3 Inch	$131.25 minimum
4 Inch	$210.00 minimum
6 Inch	$420.00 minimum
8 Inch	$672.00 minimum

Minimum Water Charges Outside Town Limit

Meter Size	Fees
3/4 Inch	$18.90 minimum
1 Inch	$31.50 minimum
1 1/4 Inch & 1 1/2 Inch	$63.00 minimum
2 Inch	$102.38 minimum
3 Inch	$196.88 minimum
4 Inch	$315.00 minimum
6 Inch	$630.00 minimum
8 Inch	$1008.00 minimum

Reuse Fees

0-2,000 gallons	$6.00 minimum fee
Over 2,000 gallons	$1.00 per thousand

Residential Sewer Rates

Volume	Fee
First 2,000 gallons	$11.55 Minimum *
2,001-5,000 gallons	$4.20 per 1,000 gallons
5,001 and above	$4.62 per 1,000 gallons

Commercial Sewer Rates

Volume	Fee
First 2,000 gallons	Minimum
2,001-5,000 gallons	$4.73 per 1,000 gallons
5,001 and above	$5.20 per 1,000 gallons

Commercial Sewer Rates (Minimum 0-2,000 gallons)

Meter Size	Ratio	Minimum Sewer Fee
3/4 Inch	1.00	$13.13 minimum
1 Inch	1.33	$17.85 minimum
1 1/4 Inch & 1 1/2 Inch	2.00	$26.25 minimum
2 Inch	2.67	$35.70 minimum
3 Inch	4.00	$52.50 minimum
4 Inch	5.33	$70.35 minimum
6 Inch	8.00	$105.00 minimum
8 Inch	10.67	$139.65 minimum

* For multi-unit commercial developments, and other similar developments not served by individual water meters, the minimum monthly sewer charge shall be determined by multiplying the number of individual units served by the $12.50 minimum or from the schedule above, whichever is greater.

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Water Quality Report:
Water Quality Report 2005 (.pdf file format)
Water Quality Report 2004 (.pdf file format)

Water Allocation and Resources

Statewide Outdoor Water Use Schedule

The Board of Natural Resources has adopted Rules for Outdoor Water Use, Chapter 391-3-30. Under the new rules, Georgians will be required to follow schedules for outdoor water use during both non-drought periods and during periods of declared drought. The rules are consistent with Section 4 (Drought Responses) of the Georgia Drought Management Plan, which the Board adopted in 2003.

The rules apply to any entity, and its customers, permitted by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) for water withdrawal or for the operation of a public drinking water supply system.

Current conditions warrant the non-drought schedule for outdoor water use statewide, but should conditions worsen, EPD will require that you immediately take action to manage outdoor water use appropriate to the level of declared drought in your area.

The non-drought schedule is as follows:

Odd-numbered addresses may water only on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays (no hourly limits)

Even-numbered & unnumbered addresses may water only on Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays

Links:
Rules for Outdoor Water Use
Outdoor Watering Information
State Drought Management Plan

Construction Plan Review Checklist

Construction Plan Review Checklist

Sanitary Sewer Lift Station and Forcemain Plan Review Checklist

Sanitary Sewer Lift Station and Forcemain Plan Review Checklist

Standard Specifications

Section 01050 -- Field Engineering
Section 01070 -- Abbreviations/Definitions
Section 01570 -- Traffic Control
Section 02100 -- Site Preparation
Section 02225 -- Earthwork for Utilities
Section 02227 -- Rock Removal
Section 02270 -- Temporary Erosion Control
Section 02272 -- Rip Rap
Section 02300 -- Boring and Jacking
Section 02505 -- Granular Surface Paving
Section 02508 -- Gravel Driveway and Road Repair
Section 02523 -- Restoring Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters and Storm Drainage Structures
Section 02601 -- Manholes
Section 02645 -- Fire Hydrants
Section 02660 -- Water Distribution Systems
Section 02661 -- Reuse Water Distribution Systems
Section 02665 -- Water Service Connections
Section 02720 -- Storm Drainage
Section 02731 -- Sewage Lift Station
Section 02732 -- Sanitary Sewer Force Mains
Section 02736 -- Sanitary Sewer
Section 02750 -- Protection, Relocation and Restoration of Existing Utilities
Section 02830 -- Chain Link Fence and Gates
Section 02905 -- Site Restoration
Section 02931 -- Grassing
Section 03200 -- Concrete Reinforcement
Section 03300 -- Concrete
Section 03600 -- Grout
Section 16000 -- Lift Station Electrical Work
Section 16621 -- Standby Generator