TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS IMPLEMENTS STAGE 2 MANDATORY WATER REDUCTIONS TO PROTECT LOCAL WATER SUPPLY
GRANITE FALLS, NORTH CAROLINA – Due to continued dry conditions across the region and declining water supply indicators, the Town of Granite Falls has implemented Stage 2: Mandatory Water Reductions under its Water Shortage Response Plan.
This action follows regional drought conditions identified within the Catawba-Wateree River Basin, where Stage 2 drought conditions require immediate conservation efforts to protect shared water resources and preserve drinking water availability.
Stage 2 conditions indicate that water supply levels are significantly below seasonal norms and that prolonged shortages are possible without immediate reductions in water use.
Town officials are urging all residents, businesses, and institutions to take immediate action to reduce nonessential water use.
Under Stage 2, the following restrictions are required for all Granite Falls water customers:
· No lawn watering or irrigation is permitted
· Watering of shrubs, trees, and flowers is limited to:
o 7:00–9:00 a.m. and 7:00–9:00 p.m.
o Hand-held hoses with automatic shutoff nozzles only
· Washing of driveways, sidewalks, and exterior surfaces is prohibited, except when necessary and approved
· Restaurants may only serve water upon customer request
· Filling of swimming pools is restricted to Wednesdays and Saturdays and requires a permit
· All customers must eliminate unnecessary water use, including commercial and industrial operations
These restrictions build upon previously encouraged conservation measures, which are now mandatory and enforceable.
The Granite Falls Planning Board meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Council Room at 4 South Main Street. The Planning Board hears and makes formal recommendations to the Town Council on Rezoning Petitions, proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and other Development Regulations, and Subdivision Plats.
For more information about the Granite Falls Planning Board, please contact Town Planner, Greg Wilson at 828.396.3131 or wilson@granitefallsnc.com.
Planning Board Members:
Rob Howard, Chair
Scott Reid, ETJ, Vice Chair
Patrick Barker, ETJ
Elizabeth Carswell
Rita Church
John Coffey
David Kirby
Douglas Dupell, Alternate
William Fields, Alternate
Jamie Hagerty, Alternate
In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Granite Falls does not discriminate on the basis of disability in conducting its meetings. Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services or other accommodations for effective communication and participating in a meeting may contact the Town Clerk at (828) 396-3131. Requests should be made at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
TOWN OF GRANITE FALLS IMPLEMENTS STAGE 2 MANDATORY WATER REDUCTIONS TO PROTECT LOCAL WATER SUPPLY
GRANITE FALLS, NORTH CAROLINA – Due to continued dry conditions across the region and declining water supply indicators, the Town of Granite Falls has implemented Stage 2: Mandatory Water Reductions under its Water Shortage Response Plan.
This action follows regional drought conditions identified within the Catawba-Wateree River Basin, where Stage 2 drought conditions require immediate conservation efforts to protect shared water resources and preserve drinking water availability.
Stage 2 conditions indicate that water supply levels are significantly below seasonal norms and that prolonged shortages are possible without immediate reductions in water use.
Town officials are urging all residents, businesses, and institutions to take immediate action to reduce nonessential water use.
Under Stage 2, the following restrictions are required for all Granite Falls water customers:
· No lawn watering or irrigation is permitted
· Watering of shrubs, trees, and flowers is limited to:
o 7:00–9:00 a.m. and 7:00–9:00 p.m.
o Hand-held hoses with automatic shutoff nozzles only
· Washing of driveways, sidewalks, and exterior surfaces is prohibited, except when necessary and approved
· Restaurants may only serve water upon customer request
· Filling of swimming pools is restricted to Wednesdays and Saturdays and requires a permit
· All customers must eliminate unnecessary water use, including commercial and industrial operations
These restrictions build upon previously encouraged conservation measures, which are now mandatory and enforceable.