TOWN OF BLOWING ROCK

Stage II Water Shortage Advisory - Update

Western North Carolina is in a severe to extreme drought and most of the rest of the state is in a moderate drought, officials with the U.S. Drought Monitor reaffirmed again this week. North Carolina is experiencing below normal precipitation and above average temperatures. Due to worsening drought conditions and increasing town reservoir lake level drop, the Town of Blowing Rock continues to maintain Stage II Conservation measures. During Stage II, the following moderate mandatory water restrictions shall be in effect -

It shall be unlawful to use water supplied by the Blowing Rock municipal water system for the following purposes:

(a) To water lawns, grass, shrubbery, trees, flower and vegetable gardens except by hand (no hose or sprinkler allowed).

(b) To fill newly constructed swimming pools and/or wading pools or refill swimming pools which have been drained. A minimal amount of water may be added to maintain continued operation of pools which were in operation at the time a Stage I shortage was placed into effect.

(c) To wash automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes, or any other type of mobile equipment including commercial washing.

(d) To wash down outside areas such as streets, driveways, service station aprons, parking lots, office buildings, exteriors of existing or newly constructed homes or apartments, sidewalks, or patios or to use water for other similar purposes.

(e) To operate or introduce municipal system water into any ornamental fountain, pool, pond, or other structure making similar use of water.

(f) To use water from public or private fire hydrants for any purpose other than fire suppression or other public emergency.

(g) To use municipal system water for dust control or compaction.

(h) To use water for any unnecessary purpose or to intentionally waste water.

We appreciate your cooperation during this period of dry weather conditions. For additional information on ways to conserve water, please contact (828) 295-5200 or visit www.townofblowingrock.com.

Helpful Water Conservation Tips:

http://www.ncwater.org/Water_Supply_Planning/Water_Conservation/wc_tips.pdf

http://www.p2pays.org/water/moretips.asp

http://www.epa.gov/watersense/pubs/simple.htm