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Water Use Rules in Fayetteville, NC (2026)

1 verified water use rules for Fayetteville, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Leak Reporting Duty

Fayetteville puts the repair duty for water leaks squarely on the property owner once city plumbing crosses the meter box. City Code § 28-12 requires piping and connections beyond the meter to be installed and kept in repair by the owner, not the Public Works Commission.

Fayetteville: Owner Must Repair Leaks Past the Meter

Some Restrictions

Fayetteville, N.C., Code of Ordinances § 28-12 (Repairs to be Made by Property Owner)

Sec. 28-12. Repairs to be Made by Property Owner. The piping and connections beyond the meter box shall be installed and kept in repair by the owner of the premises. (Code 1961, § 31-12)

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Water Use Rules in Cumberland County