Water Restrictions in Concord and Kannapolis

CONCORD, N.C. — Due to above-average temperatures and dry weather, the cities of Concord and Kannapolis announced that consumers should now follow level 1 water restrictions.

Restrictions for the following are permitted, but users are encouraged to limit:

  • The filling, operation or topping off of ornamental fountains.
  • Residential car washing will be allowed using a hand-held hose or pressure washer, both equipped with a spring-loaded nozzle.
  • Residential use of water for wash down of outside areas using a hand-held hose or pressure washer, both equipped with a spring-loaded nozzle.
  • Watering of trees, flowers, shrubs, ornamental plants and vegetable gardens for plant preservation.
  • Automated irrigation services may be installed and activated.
  • Filling of swimming pools by permit. Topping off of previously filled pools is still acceptable at any time.
  • All customers are allowed to use pressure washing devices.

These restrictions are for the municipalities of Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Landis and Midland.