Savannah Water Restrictions 2026
Chatham County · Georgia
Published: April 26, 2026Updated:
Permanent Year-Round Odd/Even + Drought Advisory
We have not independently verified this city’s watering schedule. Rules change with drought stage and can be updated at short notice. Confirm your assigned watering days on the City of Savannah Utilities official page before watering. Following the wrong schedule can result in a municipal fine.
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Before 10:00 AM
Allowed Hours
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Check Your Watering Day With Savannah
We have not verified Savannah’s current watering schedule against an official source. Watering rules are set by your city and change with drought stage.
Confirm your assigned days on Savannah’s official water page: City of Savannah Utilities.
Allowed Watering Hours
Savannah is under year-round permanent 3-day/week restrictions under the Georgia Water Stewardship Act. With 98.13% of Georgia in drought as of April 2026, the City of Savannah has issued a voluntary Drought Advisory requesting an additional 10% reduction in water use.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any day with a shut-off nozzle.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
$150 first · $300 repeat
Savannah is under year-round permanent 3-day/week restrictions under the Georgia Water Stewardship Act. With 98.13% of Georgia in drought as of April 2026, the City of Savannah has issued a voluntary Drought Advisory requesting an additional 10% reduction in water use. No mandatory escalation has been declared as of April 2026, Savannah draws from the Savannah River, which has maintained adequate flows due to its large drainage basin. Monitor savannahga.gov/utilities for updates.
🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
Georgia HOAs cannot enforce lawn-appearance standards that would require homeowners to violate active municipal water ordinances or the Water Stewardship Act. Document compliance if your HOA sends a violation notice.
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 City of Savannah Utilities's current restriction order. 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
Savannah is under year-round permanent 3-day/week restrictions under the Georgia Water Stewardship Act. With 98.13% of Georgia in drought as of April 2026, the City of Savannah has issued a voluntary Drought Advisory requesting an additional 10% reduction in water use. Savannah draws from the Savannah River, which has maintained adequate flows due to its large drainage basin. Georgia EPD declared a statewide Drought Response Level 1 on April 27, 2026, the first formal drought declaration since 2012. No new watering restrictions at Level 1, the permanent 4 PM–10 AM watering window continues. Level 2 would trigger mandatory 2-day/week restrictions. Monitor epd.georgia.gov/watershed-protection-branch/drought-management for updates.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Savannah area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Savannah Water Restrictions
11 tips tailored for Savannah homeowners during Permanent Year-Round Odd/Even + Drought Advisory restrictions.
St. Augustine and centipede dominate Savannah lawns.
Mow at the upper end of the recommended range to shade soil and reduce evaporation.
Cycle-and-soak: split irrigation runs into 2 short cycles 30 minutes apart to prevent runoff.
Skip cycles after any 0.25 inch or greater rainfall.
Convert overhead spray to rotary nozzles, saves 30% water.
Drip-irrigate vegetable beds and fruit trees.
Replace parkway strips with Georgia-native plantings.
Fix leaks within 48 hours.
Group plants by hydrozone to match irrigation to need.
Audit your sprinkler system annually, broken heads waste 20% of usage.
Track monthly use at savannahga.gov/utilities.
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