Dalton Utilities Receives Top State Honors Dalton Utilities was recently recognized with eight awards at the Georgia Association of Water Professional’s (GAWP) Spring Conference. One of the seven awards included the 2018 Top Operator …
As part of the “In The Know About H20″ program, area students submitted artwork that highlighted important water conservation tips. Kim Buckner of h2b Creative, Amanda Brown and Savannah Thomas …
In 1887, the Dalton Water Works was built at the site of the Crown Cotton Mill spring. Since that time, Dalton Utilities’ water system has grown to serve customers in …
As part of the “In The Know About H20″ program, students submitted artwork that highlighted important water conservation tips. The artwork was judged by Kim Buckner, President and Creative Director …
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has announced it will ease outdoor water use requirements in 86 counties, including several counties in upper North Georgia counties including Whitfield and Murray, …
Some of our water customers, located to the north and west of downtown Cohutta, were impacted yesterday by low water pressure or, in some cases, no water service due to …
State Declares Drought Response Level One – effective Sept. 9, 2016
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU? No outside water use from 10AM to 4PM in the heat of the day. Watering with drip irrigation or soaker hoses, handheld hoses with automatic cutoffs and handheld containers are completely exempt from outdoor water use rules and may be used on any day at any time.
WHAT ABOUT FOOD GARDENS & NEW PLANTINGS? There are several exceptions to this rule, such as food gardens and new plantings. Go to http://epd.georgia.gov/water-conservation for more details.
WHAT ABOUT “OTHER” OUTDOOR WATER USE? “Other” outdoor uses like washing vehicles, outdoor cleaning, recreation and charity car washes are subject to the EVEN/ODD address schedule. Odd-numbered addresses (ending in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) may use water outdoors on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Even-numbered (ending in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8) or un-numbered addresses may use water outdoors on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m.
This Spring, Dalton Utilities provided 3rd grade teachers in Dalton Public Schools and 4th grade teachers in Whitfield County Schools with resource packets for the program, “In The Know About H20,” which was designed to help teach students the importance of water conservation and preservation of drinking water sources. This program was designed to help students understand that water is an essential and limited resource and what each of us can do to conserve water in a fun and interactive atmosphere
During the coldest winter months, the freeze can extend into your water pipes. As the water turns into ice, it can expand and cause your pipes to break. The pipes …
