05/17/2026
Coming May 15th, mandatory water restrictions will go into effect in due to the .
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In alignment with regional partners, Charlotte Water will implement Mandatory Water Restrictions (Low Inflow Protocol Stage 2) beginning Friday, May 15, 2026, due to ongoing dry conditions. Customers are asked to reduce non-essential water use to help protect the region’s water supply.
Charlotte Water asks all customers to adhere to the following mandatory conservation actions:
Irrigate lawns and landscapes no more than two days per week, between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday and Saturday
Even-numbered addresses: Wednesday and Sunday
Residential swimming pools may be topped off only on Thursdays and Sundays, between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Customers may not: Wash vehicles at home
Fill residential swimming pools
Operate water features that do not support aquatic life
Power wash surfaces for non-essential purposes
Hold charity or fundraising car wash events
Additional recommended actions include:
Reduce indoor and outdoor water use
Water lawns with no more than one inch of water per week (including rainfall)
Identify and repair water leaks as quickly as possible
Charlotte Water customers are permitted to:
Use drip irrigation, soaker hoses, or hand-water plants and landscaping
Use commercial car wash facilities.
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.