CityLink Newsletter

 
Did You Know? Water leaks cost money.
Water customers are constantly seeking means to keep monthly bills down and help water rates to remain low. One of the most effective ways of accomplishing this is by checking periodically for leaks and repairing the leak once identified.
 
Contact the City of Concord Water Department for additional information at 704-920-5341.
 
Leaking faucet @ 100 drips/minute = 350 gallons/month
Leaking toilet @ ½ GPM = 21,600 gallons/month
Watering garden or lawn 2 hours @ 5GPM = 18,000 gallons/month
Watering garden or lawn 2 hours @ 10GPM = 36,000 gallons/month
Unattended water hose 9 hours @10GPMS = 5,400 gallons
Make every drop count!
 
Remember, the following activities are allowed under the modified water use restrictions:
 
 Lawn irrigation is allowed ONLY on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
 
. Those who violate the specified lawn irrigation days watering rule will receive written notice of the violation and the appropriate fee will be assessed.
 
  The following activities are permitted at anytime:
. The filling, operation, or topping off of ornamental fountains.
. Residential car washing will be allowed using a hand-held hose or pressure washer, both equipped with a spring-loaded nozzle.
. Residential use of water for wash down of outside areas using a hand-held hose or pressure washer, both equipped with a spring-loaded nozzle.
. Watering of trees, flowers, shrubs, ornamental plants and vegetable gardens for plant preservation.
. Automated irrigation services may be installed and activated.
. Filling of swimming pools by permit. Topping off of previously filled pools is still acceptable at any time.
. All customers are allowed to use pressure washing devices.
 
Concord and Kannapolis are committed to environmentally sustainable water use practices 365 days a year during normal conditions and periods of drought.   Irrigation creates the single largest demand for water during spring and summer months.
 
In order to continue protecting our natural resources, the cities and the communities they serve are maintaining restrictions on days of irrigation and also use water pricing to promote further conservation.
 
Research shows that properly maintained lawns only need 1 inch of water per week to thrive, and it is best to water during evening and early morning hours.
 
We thank our customers for reducing their demand and assisting us with water conservation. Our businesses and residents continue to demonstrate leadership in water conservation and environmental protection.  
 
The aforementioned water use restrictions do not apply to those customers using wells or ponds for irrigation purposes. However, all users are encouraged to remain diligent in their conservation efforts regardless of the water source.