Council clarifies summer irrigation program, restores May–October recommendation

Sep 29, 2026

The Athens City Council adopted an ordinance clarifying the city code for the summer irrigation program (section 57-3) to restore the intended May through October recommendation for irrigation and to clarify practices after citizen feedback.

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The Athens City Council approved an ordinance amending city code §57-3 to clarify the summer irrigation program and restore the original understanding that the recommended irrigation period runs May through October.

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