Raleigh's Water Rules: Drought's Tight Grip

0:00It's April 21st. This is Durham News Today, powered by AI. Raleigh's dealing with tough new water rules because of the drought. Folks can only water lawns from midnight to 10am, and city inspectors are hitting neighborhoods to check compliance. They've already gotten a few complaints and are looking into possible violations. Businesses are feeling the squeeze too. Landscaping companies like one local outfit have plants stuck at nurseries way longer than usual, messing up their schedules big time. Residents have mixed feelings. Families are relieved that splash pads and fountains stay open since they recirculate water, keeping kids cool as temps rise. One dad said it'd be a real letdown if those shut down. The city stepped up its own game, saving 28 million gallons this year by tweaking pipe flushing during quarrying changes and recycling most. Water at plants. Heat building and no rain in sight, everyone's hoping Mother Nature steps in soon to ease the pressure on these restrictions.