Charlotte Water declared mandatory restrictions on May 15 to reduce overall water use by 5% to 10%. As of last week, it had surpassed its target by more than 5%.
Charlotte Water issued 84 violations to customers for restricted water use as of last Friday. Each can carry a fine starting at $100 and increasing for repeated offences, although Charlotte Water has only given warnings so far. They’ve also approved 23 exceptions for water use in specific circumstances, including health and safety concerns and critical business operations.
Despite recent above-average rainfall, drought persists in the Charlotte area, and the city’s mandatory water restrictions remain in effect, prohibiting optional activities such as filling pools and operating ornamental fountains.
