Forsyth County water customers are facing another major rate increase, in part because they did what they were told: they conserved.
Two forces were pushing this affluent north Atlanta suburb known for high-end homes and manicured lawns to cut back. State drought restrictions severely limited when residents could water. The county also established new water rates in 2006 that were designed to force big users to conserve.
In addition, the slowdown in home building has meant fewer lawns being sodded and watered and fewer tap fees for the county to collect.
