On July 20, 2015 Charlotte Water announced voluntary water conservation recommendations following the Charlotte-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (DMAG)’s escalation to Drought Stage 1. Charlotte Water joins the other 40+ members of the DMAG in asking ALL customers to:
- Please only irrigate on Tuesdays and Saturdays between 6pm—6am, if you must irrigate
- Limit landscape watering to no more than one inch of water per week, this includes rain
- Please conserve all water use indoors and outdoors
- Please refrain from outdoor water use during the day (6am to 6pm)
- Please refrain from filling pools
- Only top off swimming pools on Thursday and Sundays, between 6pm – 6am
- Please discontinue operation of fountains and other ornamental water features that do not sustain aquatic animal life
Residential Customer Voluntary Restrictions:
- Do not wash vehicles at home, please use commercial car washes that recycle
- Please refrain from residential power washing
Commercial Customer Voluntary Restrictions:
- Businesses should educate employees and customers about water conservation practices
- Charity groups should consider alternatives to car washes for fundraising activities
- Property managers should repair known water leaks and increase plumbing inspection frequency
- Fleet managers should reduce car washing frequency
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