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In times of drought, it is critical that our local governments are able to move quickly and take steps that will protect our public health, safety and welfare even if it means implementing water restrictions beyond the state's minimal requirements.

Unfortunately, the Georgia Senate is poised to vote on a bill that would do just the opposite.

House Bill 1281 would hamper the ability of a local government to act in their community's best interest and reduce their water use during times of extreme drought if it means taking action beyond what the state requires.

HB 1281 prohibits cities and counties from applying water restrictions that are more stringent than those required by the state without first getting approval from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division Director.

Not only does Georgia EPD not have the staff necessary to deal with such requests, but this legislation would unnecessarily inject politics into decisions and take away an important tool for our local governments to use in safeguarding our clean water.

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