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Raleigh Lifts Water Restrictions Thanks to Rain | Raleigh News
Raleigh’s Stage One water restrictions are officially lifted after a major rainstorm revived Falls Lake to 84% capacity — the magic number that triggered the easing. While lakes like Benson and Wheeler are also recovering, officials remind everyone to stay mindful of water use: shorter showers, full laundry loads, and continued conservation still matter. July was one of the wettest on record, helping North Carolina exit exceptional drought — though much of the state remains in moderate drought. Governor Stein still urges caution, and while some fines were issued for noncompliance during…
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