Alternate Day Watering

Residential Customers

  • Odd-number addresses - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
  • Even-number addresses - Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
  • 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
  • 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.

The ordinance.

Exceptions

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

Three-week exceptions 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, minus rainfall.

Outdoor watering tips save water and money.

Enforcement

Those 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.

More Information

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

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