Cumberland County, NC Landscaping Rules: Water Restrictions (2026)
Water restrictions in Cumberland County, NC, also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance, set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Key Facts
- Even addresses water
- Mon, Wed, Saturday
- Odd addresses water
- Tue, Thu, Sunday
- Applies to
- Sprinklers only
- Hand watering
- Allowed any time
- Utility
- Fayetteville PWC
Summary
Fayetteville PWC water customers follow a year-round odd-even sprinkler schedule: even-numbered addresses water Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; odd-numbered addresses water Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. Hand watering is allowed any time.
Even Addresses (ending in 0,2,4,6,8) Monday, Wednesday, & Saturday. Odd Addresses (ending in 1,3,5,7,9) Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday. It only applies to sprinklers (through your hose or automatic systems). You can still hand water, wash your car, etc. any time.
Full Breakdown
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC), the water utility for Fayetteville and much of Cumberland County, runs a year-round odd-even outdoor watering schedule to conserve supply. Even addresses (ending 0,2,4,6,8) water Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday; odd addresses (ending 1,3,5,7,9) water Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. The schedule applies only to sprinklers, whether hose-fed or automatic irrigation systems. Hand watering, car washing, and use of alternative water sources are unrestricted. During declared drought stages, PWC can tighten limits to set morning/evening hours or ban non-essential outdoor use. Check faypwc.com for the current stage before irrigating.
Violations & Fines
Sprinkler use outside your assigned days violates the PWC schedule; during mandatory drought stages PWC can issue warnings, fines, or ultimately curtail service for repeat non-essential-use violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I run my sprinklers?
Can I hand water on off days?
Sources & Official References
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