Fuquay-Varina Implements Water Restrictions

0:00Fouquet, Verena, just rode out water restrictions to cut usage during North Carolina's statewide drought. The town in southern Wake County is following Raleigh Waters' lead, which started stage 1 rules this week. Nearly 70 water systems across the state now have mandatory or voluntary limits as of April 22nd. Fouquet, Verena, buys its water from Raleigh, Harnett County, and Johnson County, but those suppliers haven't hit restrictions yet. The town kicks in measures when demand tops 90% of supply for three straight days, aiming to drop consumption by 10% overall. Residents face set schedules for sprinklers, even addresses on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, odd ones on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Handheld waterings find any time if you're holding it, car washes at home, only weekends, no filling pools completely, and skip posing down driveways. Or patios, unless it's a pro-service. Enforcement starts with a warning, then a $50 fine, and repeat offenders risk losing water service.

1:02New landscaping gets a 45-day permit. Meanwhile, Raleigh's rules hit Garner, Nightdale, Rollsville, Wake Forest, Wendell, and Zebulon, but Durham carry apex in orange water folks are. Still clear, with drought pressure buildings stay wide, towns like these are sinking up to stretch supplies. Keep an eye on your meter and plan those yard chores. Smart. Stay informed with Durham News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.