Despite May

being one of the wettest months in history, Coweta's gardeners and lawn

aficionados could soon face water restrictions.

Last week,

the county received a letter from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources

announcing a new batch of water restrictions.

This year,

the restrictions are voluntary, but DNR officials indicate the restrictions

will eventually become mandatory.

The water schedule,

suggested by DNR officials, calls for residents with even-numbered addresses

to water Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Residents with odd-numbered

addresses can water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. No one would be

allowed to water on Friday. There are no hourly restrictions or limits

on either set of guidelines.

In March, the

state adopted a statewide drought management plan, which includes the

restrictions.

"Managing

water demand is particularly important in regions experiencing rapid population

growth, and few states are growing faster than Georgia has grown over

the past 15 years. This water conservation initiative will help preserve

a precious natural resource, help to protect an increasingly fragile aquatic

environment, and increase water supply opportunities for future generations,"

wrote DNR officials.

Coweta County

Information Officer Tom Corker said the county has not taken an official

stance on the restrictions.