The Raleigh City Council agreed Tuesday that it will implement Stage 2 Mandatory Water Conservation Measures on February 15. Raleigh’s water source, Falls Lake, currently has 30.6 percent of its water supply pool storage which translates to 110 days of supply.

Restrictions

The following measures are included under Stage 2 Water Conservation measures:

• Prohibit the use of public water for irrigation;
• Prohibit filling new swimming or wading pools. Water may be added to pools to maintain sanitary operating conditions. Filling of pools drained for repair is prohibited;
• Prohibit washing vehicles at any location, except at car-washing facilities that have been certified by the City to be in compliance with the requirements of the conservation certification program.  A total of 44 car washes have been certified under the conservation program. (They are listed at the bottom of this release.) A placard issued by the City must be displayed on the car-wash facility. Also, the City may approve the washing of some vehicles for sanitary purposes (such as solid waste trucks);
• Prohibit washing of areas such as sidewalks, patios, decks, driveways, parking lots, streets and exterior building surfaces, except for soiled areas for the maintenance of public health and sanitary conditions;
• Require that leaking water services or plumbing be repaired within 24 hours of written notification by the City’s Public Utilities director or service will be interrupted;
• Prohibit the serving of drinking water in restaurants, except upon request;
• Prohibit all non-essential use of water for commercial or public use;
• Prohibit use of water-cooled air conditioners or other equipment that does not recycle cooling water, except when health and safety are adversely affected;
• Require innkeepers to ask guests spending more than one night to use their towels and bed linens more than once between laundering; and,
• Direct commercial and industrial customers to review water uses and implement industry specific best management water conservation practices.

The first violation of the Stage 2 ordinance carries a fine of $1,000. Any recurrence of the violation may result in interruption of water service. A two-week grace period, in which the initial fine will be $250, will be observed when Stage 2 restrictions are enacted.

The City Council also approved a recommendation from its Public Works Committee to direct City staff to study the possibility of imposing a temporary surcharge on new water connection fees. The study will be reported back to the Public Works Committee. The Council also agreed to reconstitute the Water Conservation Task Force by April 1.

Certified Car Washes

The following is a list of car washes the City has certified as in compliance with its water conservation requirements. These facilities may continue operating when Stage 2 measures are enacted:

• American Pride - Atlantic Ave.
• American Pride - Brier Creek
• American Pride - Capital Blvd
• American Pride - Hwy. 70
• American Pride - Knightdale
• American Pride - Millbrook Road
• American Pride - Wake Forest
• Auto Bell - Hwy 70/Garner
• Auto Bell - Knightdale/Hwy. 64
• Auto Bell - Millbrook Rd
• Auto Bell - TW Alexander
• Auto Pride Car Wash - Edwards Mill
• Auto Pride Carwash - Hwy 401
• Autowash Express - Signet Rd
• Autowash Express - Six Forks Rd
• Big B's Carwash - Wendell
• Bunky's Carwash - Glenwood Ave.
• Capital Car Care - Greywood Rd
• Circle K - 11700 New Leesville Rd
• Circle K - 3600 Lake Boone Trail
• Family Carwash - Western Blvd.
• Fast Lube Plus - Benson Hwy.
• Han Dee Hugos - 10100 Leesville
• Han Dee Hugos - 10550 Durant
• Han Dee Hugos - 220 Six Forks
• Han Dee Hugos - 3220 Duraleigh Rd
• Han Dee Hugos - 3611 Hillsborough
• Han Dee Hugos - 5101 Capital Blvd
• Han Dee Hugos - 7540 Creedmoor Rd.
• Han Dee Hugos - 800 New Hope Rd
• Han Dee Hugos - Gorman Street
• Kangaroo Gas - Lake Boone Trail
• Mr. Carwash Auto Spa
• Northridge Auto Spa - Sandy Forks Rd
• Oasis Carwash - New Bern Ave. 
• Poole Rd. Carwash - 3405 Poole Rd
• Popes Carwash - Corporation Dr.
• Prestige Auto Spa - New Falls of the Neuse
• Rolesville Carwash - Main Street
• Shell - EP Gas - 7604 Hwy 64
• Sparkling Clean Carwash - Pleasant Valley Rd.

• Sudz Carwash - Peace Street

• Wake Forest Auto Spa - US 1

   

   

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