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Turn Off Automatic Sprinkler Systems During Winter

As freezing temperatures move in this season, the Georgia Department of Transportation reminds you to turn off sprinkler systems with automatic timers set to run overnight.

Automatic sprinkler systems are often timed to operate at night and when spray from the sprinkler is blown onto the road or water drains onto the road, black ice forms, creating a hazard for motorists.

The Department urges residents and businesses to take a moment and ensure that automatic sprinkler systems are turned off. With sub-freezing temperatures on the way, motorists are cautioned to be on the lookout for icy patches or black ice, especially early in the morning.

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