CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke Energy is asking residents who live along the Catawba-Wateree Lakes and withdraw water them to voluntarily limit irrigation to Tuesdays and Saturdays.
The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group recently announced Stage 1 conditions of a regional drought protocol. The recent drought conditions have caused a decline in the lakes’ water levels. Two boat ramps managed by Duke Energy in Lake Wylie have been closed to ensure the safety of boaters and protect property.
Along with cutting back on irrigation use, Duke Energy is asking locals to cut back on energy use, which saves water. The company suggests to set thermostats to the highest comfortable settings and use fans to stay cool, keep air filters clean, and switch incandescent bulbs to LEDs.
Access area information and lake levels are available online at www.duke-energy.com/lakes/.
