As spring begins, the cities of Concord and Kannapolis would like to remind customers of the normal, responsible water use guidelines that were adopted in 2009.
These guidelines restrict water use for the municipalities of Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Landis and Mount Pleasant.
Under the water use restrictions, lawn irrigation is ONLY allowed on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Those who violate the specified lawn irrigation days watering rule will receive written notice of the violation and the appropriate fee will be assessed.
In addition, customers are encouraged to limit the following permitted activities to help conserve our limited resources:
• 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.
• Watering of trees, flowers, shrubs, ornamental plants and vegetable gardens for plant preservation.
• Automated irrigation services may be installed and activated.
• All customers are allowed to use pressure washing devices.
Concord and Kannapolis are committed to environmentally sustainable water use practices 365 days a year during normal conditions and periods of drought. Irrigation creates the single largest demand for water during spring and summer months.
Research shows that properly maintained lawns only need one inch of water per week to thrive, and it is best to water during evening and early morning hours.
Officials from both cities thank their customers for reducing demand and assisting the cities with extending our limited water supplies. Businesses and residents continue to demonstrate leadership in water conservation and environmental protection.
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.