Charlotte Enforces Mandatory Water Restrictions as Drought Deepens

Charlotte Water has issued mandatory water restrictions beginning May 15 due to severe drought, limiting lawn irrigation to twice a week during overnight hours by address, prohibiting home car washes and most water features, and capping pool topping; residents should reduce indoor/outdoor use to about 1 inch of lawn water per week and fix leaks, with exemptions for drip irrigation, hand-watering, and recycled-water car washes.