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Water Use Rules in Raleigh, NC (2026)

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

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Recycled Water Rules

Any Raleigh property that connects to the city's reuse (reclaimed) water system must first obtain a reuse water utilization permit under City Code § 8-2183: it is unlawful to connect to or use reuse water without one, and a new application is required for initial installation, any change of use, or change of ownership.

Raleigh Reuse Water Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

Raleigh City Code § 8-2183

Sec. 8-2183. - RECLAIMED WATER PERMIT. All reuse water users shall obtain a utilization permit prior to the commencement of reuse water use. Users shall make application for initial installation, use, change of use and change of property ownership. It shall be unlawful for any person to connect to or use reuse water without first obtaining a reuse water utilization permit.

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Raleigh city rules.

Water Use Rules in Wake County