In alignment with regional partners, Charlotte Water has moved from Mandatory Water Restrictions to voluntary water conservation, due to improving conditions across the Catawba-Wateree River Basin. Customers will no longer be required to follow mandatory restrictions but are encouraged to continue reducing non-essential water use as the region’s water supply continues to recover, Charlotte Water leaders say.
The change follows a determination by the Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (DMAG), which coordinates drought response among local governments, water utilities and resource managers across the basin. DMAG considers lake and reservoir levels, streamflow and other regional drought indicators when evaluating water conditions.
“Moving to voluntary conservation is an encouraging sign of progress, but the region’s recovery is still underway,” said Angela Charles, Charlotte Water director. “We are grateful to every customer who reduced water use, followed the restrictions and helped protect our shared water supply. Those efforts made a meaningful difference.”
Charlotte Water encourages customers to follow these voluntary conservation practices:
· Irrigate lawns and landscapes no more than two days per week, between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
o Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday and Saturday
o Even-numbered addresses: Wednesday and Sunday
· Top off residential swimming pools only on Thursdays and Sundays, between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
· Reduce indoor and outdoor water use.
· Use drip irrigation, soaker hoses or hand-watering for plants and landscaping.
· Avoid operating water features that do not support aquatic life.
· Avoid power washing surfaces for non-essential purposes.
Charlotte Water will continue monitoring drought conditions and coordinating with DMAG and regional partners to protect shared water resources, including the Catawba River and its connected lakes.
For more information, drought updates and water conservation tips, visit charlottewater.org, as well as additional information about regional coordination through the Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group.
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