Reminder of Water Authority Burning Guidelines

Effingham Water Authority is reminding those around the lake of burning guidelines.

The burning of leaves and landscape waste is permitted at Lake Sara between the hours of 8am and 5pm. No burning is allowed, though, on Sundays.

Fires must be completed extinguished, except during the hours allowed. Fires must never be allowed to smolder, even during the permitted hours, and must be supervised at all times.

Blowing leaves into Lake Sara is strictly prohibited and could contaminate the water supply. If anyone is caught blowing leaves into the lake, a citation will be issued.