Water Use Rules in Chatham County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Chatham County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Chatham County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Leak Reporting Duty
County water customers in unincorporated Chatham County must fix any leak on their property or facilities within ten days of discovering it. An unrepaired leak is treated as wasteful water use under the year-round conservation ordinance and can trigger the same escalating penalties as other watering violations.
Chatham County Water Leak Repair Duty
Some RestrictionsChatham County Code §§ 51.01(B)(5), 51.99(A)
(5) Water leaks on property or facilities of the county customers must be repaired within ten days of discovery. ... (A) Penalties for failing to comply with these requirements are: (1) First offense: written warning; (2) Second offense: a penalty of $250 per occurrence; (3) Third offense: a penalty of $500 per occurrence; and (4) Fourth offense: water service will be interrupted.
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