Cape Fear Drought Water Rules | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Cape Fear’s water supply is under serious strain due to a severe drought, prompting a community-wide call to action: cut back on outdoor water use starting Thursday, July 9th. With demand soaring—especially for lawn watering—the utility is urging residents to prioritize essential uses like firefighting and hospitals. Outdoor watering is now scheduled by house number: odd-numbered homes water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays; even-numbered homes on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays—with no watering on Mondays. Sprinklers must run between midnight and 6 AM; hose-end sprinklers between 6…