UNION COUNTY, NC — Officials say dry weather conditions and above average temperatures have forced the county to declare a Stage 1 Water Shortage.
The County is asking residents to reduce non-essential water use while under the shortage declaration by doing the following:
- Voluntarily limit irrigation system use to two designated days per week
- Use only hoses with sprint activated nozzles when watering lawns by hand
- Limit lawn, shrubbery and garden watering to that which is necessary for plants to survive
- Limit residential car washing to a minimum
- Please discontinue operation of fountains and other ornamental water features that do not sustain aquatic animal life
“We understand that it seems unusual to ask our residents to conserve water after summer has ended,” said Ed Goscicki, Executive Director for Union County Public Works. “Our current temperatures have been above average for this time of year and we are experiencing less rainfall than usual, so it’s very important that we take measures now to keep our water supply strong for the upcoming months.
“All it takes is a few small changes in our residents’ daily routines to ensure that our water supply will be maintained at safe levels to serve our population.”
For more information on the County’s Water Use Ordinance and additional water conservation tips, call Public Works Customer Service at 704-296-4210 or refer to the Public Works website.
