MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) – Severe drought conditions are worsening across the Charlotte region and some counties are in an “exceptional” drought for the first time since 2007.
On Friday, May 1, the town of Mooresville will be implementing a mandatory water use restriction starting on May, 8.
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Town officials said that residents and businesses within the town limits and connected to the water system must comply with the following:
Irrigation using sprinkler systems limited
7 a.m.- 11 a.m.6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Town officials said that all sprinkler use outside of those hours are prohibited.
Violations may result in fines on your bill and potential loss of service
Residential
Commercial
$200 for first violation$500 for second violation$1,000 for further violations
The town of Mooresville is asking residents to conserve water by not water yards or plants between sunrise and sunset, take short showers, running full loads of laundry and dishes, checking for leaks inside and outside, and not washing your vehicle or power washing.
Still allowed
Watering of plants and inventory by commercial plant nurseries and similar businesses
Hand watering methods, including:
Drip irrigation systemsHandheld hoses with automatic shutoff nozzles
The following facilities are not subject to restrictions due to their water sources:
Mooresville Golf ClubMazeppa Park baseball fieldsLiberty Park splash pad
Officials said that residents within the town who have private wells are not subject to the restrictions.
The town said they will offer free signage to post in their yards that indicate they are on a private system.
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