• Odd-number addresses - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
• Even-number addresses - Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
• Drip irrigation and watering by hand (with cans, wands, hand-held hoses) is allowed any day of the week. You must actually be holding the watering hose, can, etc. Watering by hand cannot occur unattended.

Non-Residential Customers

• Odd-number addresses - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
• Even-number addresses - Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
• Drip irrigation and watering by hand (with cans, wands, hand-held hoses) is allowed any day of the week. You must actually be holding the watering hose, can, etc. Watering by hand cannot occur unattended.

No automated watering devices allowed on Mondays.

Read the ordinance (Sec. 36-80)

Exceptions

Washing of cars, driveways, houses, etc. - Watering restrictions do not apply.

A 45-day exception to the alternate day rule are available for establishing new grass and for seasonal reseeding. Registration is required.

Use of reclaimed water, well water or ponds - Watering restrictions do not apply.

The Need for Conservation

Demand for water in summertime can double the demand during winter. To help the Town meet demand during peak usage, customers should water lawns no more than 1 inch per week, including rainfall.

Outdoor watering tips save water and money.

Enforcement

Residential customers who violate the Alternate Day Watering rule receive an oral or written notice. Repeat violations can lead to civil penalties of $100 for the first citation, $250 for the second and $500 for the third. Nonresidential customer fines range from $250 to $2,000.

More Information

Contact the Cary Public Works and Utilities Department, (919) 469-4090