Brunswick Water Restrictions 2026
Glynn County · Georgia
Published:
Restrictions Active - Year-Round Schedule plus Level 1 Drought Response
Hours-only
Mandatory, no day limit
Before 10:00 a.m.
Allowed Hours
Enforced by BGJWSC and local code enforcement; confirm current penalties with BGJWSC
Max Fine
Find Your Watering Day
This city assigns watering days by property location, not by address digit. Find your assigned days in the table below.
Watering schedule by property location
| Property Location | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| All addresses | Any day; outdoor watering is allowed daily outside the midday window |
Allowed Watering Hours
Under Georgia's Water Stewardship Act of 2010, outdoor watering in Brunswick and Glynn County is allowed any day of the week except between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission posted a Level 1 Drought Response public service announcement in April 2026, following Georgia EPD's statewide Level 1 declaration. Level 1 does not add new outdoor watering limits; it calls for a public education campaign about drought conditions.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Hand watering, drip irrigation, and similar uses are allowed and are exempt from the 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. limit under state rules.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
Enforced by BGJWSC and local code enforcement; confirm current penalties with BGJWSC
Outdoor watering rules are enforced through the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission and local code enforcement. A specific outdoor watering fine schedule is not published in one place; contact BGJWSC at 912-261-7100 to confirm current penalties.
Citations begin Year-round (Georgia Water Stewardship Act); Level 1 declared April 27, 2026🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
Georgia's Water Stewardship Act encourages water-efficient landscaping statewide. HOAs in Glynn County should align landscape rules with the year-round schedule and with state conservation policy.
If your homeowners association sends a violation notice for a dormant or brown lawn during the current restriction period, respond in writing citing the applicable law and include a copy of the current restriction order from Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission. Most HOAs will rescind the notice once they are made aware of the legal protections in place. If the issue persists, contact your county’s code enforcement division for assistance.
Why These Restrictions Exist
Brunswick is the seat of Glynn County on the Georgia coast, the mainland gateway to the Golden Isles, including St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. Water and sewer service for both the City of Brunswick and Glynn County is provided by a single joint utility, the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water & Sewer Commission; there is no separate City of Brunswick water department.
BGJWSC draws its drinking water from the Upper Floridan Aquifer, the deep limestone aquifer that underlies coastal Georgia and much of Florida, supplemented by the Lower Brunswick Aquifer, through a network of production wells. A groundwater supply is more buffered against a single dry season than a surface reservoir, but the coastal Floridan has its own long-standing concern in the Brunswick area: saltwater intrusion, which makes conservation a long-term priority regardless of weather.
Georgia's Water Stewardship Act of 2010 sets the everyday rule: outdoor watering is allowed any day except between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. On April 27, 2026, Georgia EPD declared a statewide Level 1 Drought Response, and BGJWSC posted a Level 1 public service announcement to its customers. Level 1 is an education measure under EPD Rule 391-3-30 and does not impose new outdoor watering limits.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Brunswick area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Brunswick Water Restrictions
9 tips tailored for Brunswick homeowners during Year-Round Schedule plus Level 1 Drought Response restrictions.
Brunswick's everyday rule is the statewide one: water any day, but never between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The April 2026 Level 1 Drought Response is a public education campaign, not a new restriction; the midday rule is still the one to follow.
Coastal Glynn County lawns are mostly warm-season grasses such as Bermuda, Centipede, and St. Augustine; water deeply and less often to build heat-tolerant roots.
Water early in the morning so blades dry fast; evening watering in the humid coastal climate can promote lawn fungus.
Hand watering and drip irrigation are exempt from the midday limit; use drip on beds and containers.
BGJWSC draws from the Floridan Aquifer, where saltwater intrusion is a long-term concern near Brunswick; steady conservation helps protect that supply.
Choose salt-tolerant, coastal-adapted plants for areas exposed to sea spray and sandy soils.
Install a rain sensor so your system skips cycles after the frequent summer thunderstorms along the Georgia coast.
Check bgjwsc.org for the current Level 1 public service announcement and any change in the Georgia EPD drought level.
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