KANNAPOLIS — Effective Friday, May 15, Kannapolis will enter level two mandatory water restriction because of continued drought conditions.
“Despite some rainfall last week, drought conditions persist throughout Concord, Kannapolis and across Cabarrus and Rowan counties. The mandatory water restrictions are needed to help protect the regional water supply by reducing nonessential water use as there is no significant rainfall expected in the near future,” a statement from the city read.
Restrictions include:
- Residents are only allowed to water or irrigate lawns, gardens and ornamental plants on Tuesdays after 8 p.m until Wednesday at 8 a.m. and Saturdays after 8 p.m. until Sundays before 8 a.m.
- Permits are required for the filling of newly constructed or drained pools.
- Residents cannot wash vehicles at home.
- Residents cannot pressure wash driveways or homes, with the exception of professional pressure washing companies.
- Public buildings, sidewalks and streets cannot be washed unless to comply with safety or health regulations.
Residents are still permitted to use hand-held water containers for plant and garden watering and can top off swimming pools. Commercial car washes and pressure washing companies are still permitted to run in the city, so residents can utilize those services.
If residents or businesses are connected to private well or irrigation, not in the municipal water system, they are exempt from these restrictions. Those residents can get a free well water irrigation sign to display on their property by contacting the City of Kannapolis.
According to the city’s statement, violations to these restrictions could result in “civil citations or fees.” While the city will be monitored, any violations can be reported by calling (704)-920-4444.
Additional information about drought restrictions, permitting and sign requests can be found at kannapolisnc.gov/drought.
