Lawn watering ban possible. Raleigh Water will ask council to further restrict use during drought

Lawn watering ban possible. Raleigh Water will ask council to further restrict use during drought

Ed Buchan with Raleigh Water said he will ask the Raleigh City Council on Tuesday to approve changes that would allow the city to move to Stage 2 water restrictions -- which would include a ban on in-ground irrigation systems, sprinker and hose use.

With Water Usage Above Target Goals, City Approves More Flexibility to Escalate Water Restrictions

With Water Usage Above Target Goals, City Approves More Flexibility to Escalate Water Restrictions Holly.Sharp@ra… Tue, 07/07/2026 - 14:22 Primary Image As the City continues to manage water usage in response to its exceptional drought status, today, July 7, Raleigh City Council approved an ordinance that would allow the City Manager to escalate water restrictions to maintain adequate water supply.  What the approved ordinance does The ordina…