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Raleigh Moves Toward Stricter Water Rules | Raleigh News
Raleigh Water is demanding urgent action as the city faces a worsening drought — pushing City Council to jump to Stage Two water restrictions, which would ban in-ground sprinklers and garden hoses. With Falls Lake at just 62% capacity and nearly six feet below normal, officials say current rules aren’t working. If the lake drops to 45%, restrictions auto-activate — but Raleigh Water wants to act sooner. Over 650,000 residents are affected, and despite recent rain, June was one of the driest on record. Fines are being issued for repeat offenders — report violations by emailing…
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