Special to IFN
The Town of Troutman is now in a Stage D3 Extreme Drought condition, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). In accordance with the Town’s Water Shortage Response Plan, restrictive water conservation measures are now in effect to reduce overall water usage and protect available water resources.
The following mandatory measures are now in place:
Irrigation Restrictions
Irrigation is prohibited except under limited conditions:
♦ Tree and bed irrigation is allowed by bubble, drip, or hand methods only;
♦ Odd-numbered addresses may be irrigated from 8 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday;
♦ Even numbered and unnumbered addresses may irrigate 8 p.m. Sunday to 8 a.m. Monday; and
♦ Athletic fields and golf course fairways must follow an alternative watering plan approved by the town’s Public Works director.
Prohibited Activities
♦ All residential vehicle washing is prohibited.
♦ Outdoor ornamental water use, including fountains and ponds without fish, is prohibited.
♦ Filling swimming pools is prohibited, though top-offs are allowed.
♦ Washing public buildings, sidewalks, and streets is prohibited except when necessary for safety or public health.
♦ Dust suppression, street washing, and hydrant flushing are prohibited except to maintain safety, water quality, and regulatory compliance.
Residents and businesses are strongly encouraged to reduce all non-essential water use and shift necessary use to early morning or late evening hours.
Businesses and industrial users are encouraged to reduce water use through operational adjustments and to promote water conservation efforts among employees.
Additional voluntary or mandatory measures may be implemented by the Public Works director as needed to achieve water-use reduction goals.
Town staff will continue to monitor conditions closely and may implement additional measures if necessary. While civil penalties may be issued for violations, the towns staff’s primary goal is voluntary compliance and community cooperation during this critical time.
