Water Restrictions

Concord and Kannapolis are reminding residents about water restrictions after the Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group declared that the Cabarrus County cities are under a stage-one drought.

The following activities will be allowed under the modified water-use restrictions: Lawn irrigation will ONLY be allowed on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Watering of trees, flowers, shrubs, ornamental plants and vegetable gardens for plant preservation. Those who violate the specified lawn irrigation days watering rule will receive written notice of the violation and the appropriate fee will be assessed.

The following activities are permitted at any time but users are encouraged to limit: The filling, operation or topping off of ornamental fountains. Residential car washing will be allowed using a hand-held hose or pressure washer, both equipped with a spring-loaded nozzle. Residential use of water for wash down of outside areas using a hand-held hose or pressure washer, both equipped with a spring-loaded nozzle.

Automated irrigation services may be installed and activated.

Filling of swimming pools by permit. Topping off of previously filled pools is still acceptable at any time. All customers are allowed to use pressure washing devices.

The aforementioned water use restrictions do not apply to those customers using wells or ponds for irrigation purposes. However, all users are encouraged to remain diligent in their conservation efforts regardless of the water source.