Environment: Alternate Watering Day Rules Still In Effect

May 16, 2010 | Story by: Leslie Huffman | Categories: Environment

Cary, NC – Are you odd or even?  That will determine what day of the week you can water your lawn or garden.  Alternate day watering rules, adopted several years ago, are still in effect year-round in Cary.

When to Water

Cary residents are called upon to do their part protecting our environment, preserving water resources and limiting harmful runoff. The regulations apply to in-ground and hose-connected watering devices.

• Water customers with odd-numbered street addresses can water outdoors using automated devices such as sprinklers and irrigation systems only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
• Customers with even-numbered street addresses may water outdoors using sprinklers and irrigation systems only on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
• No one may use outdoor automated devices–including sprinklers–on Mondays.
• Hand-watering and using drip irrigation are okay any day of the week.

More Info

For more tips and information, visit Water Conservation at The Town of Cary or call (919) 469-4387.