Water restrictions in Matthews, NC — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Matthews is served by Charlotte Water. Year-round efficient irrigation rules apply; during drought, Charlotte Water implements tiered restrictions on outdoor watering days and hours.
Matthews residents receive water from Charlotte Water (CLT Water), which administers a four-stage drought response plan for the Catawba-Wateree basin. Stage 0 (normal) has voluntary conservation. Stage 1 and above restrict outdoor irrigation to specific days (odd/even address) and prohibit watering between 10 AM and 6 PM. Vehicle washing, decorative fountains, and pressure washing face added limits at higher stages. Violations carry escalating fines beginning around 100 dollars.
Drought violations: typically 100 dollar first offense, 250 dollars second, with possible service disconnect for chronic violators.
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