Mandatory Stage 3 water restrictions remain in effect in Brunswick County, limiting automated outdoor irrigation to once a week and increasing fees as drought conditions worsen.
Corpus Christi remains under Stage 3 water restrictions, with reservoirs at 26.6% combined capacity and a possible Level 1 emergency projected for September.
Fayetteville’s Public Works Commission activated voluntary Stage 1 water restrictions July 19, asking customers to cut nonessential treated-water use.
Ballinger has imposed Stage 3 water restrictions after Ballinger Lake fell below 1,658 feet, limiting irrigation and hydrant use for city water customers.
Raleigh’s Stage 1 water restrictions remain in effect after a July 9 update, affecting water use as the city manages continuing drought conditions and growth.
Brunswick County moved to Stage 3 mandatory water restrictions on July 10 as drought conditions worsened, limiting irrigation and other nonessential uses across the county, including Supply.
Kannapolis’ latest documented status keeps mandatory Level 2 water restrictions in place as the city says rainfall has not ended ongoing drought conditions.
Ocean Isle Beach suspended public irrigation, its Town Center Park splash pad and beach-access foot-wash stations after Brunswick County imposed Stage 3 mandatory water-shortage restrictions.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District extended its Modified Phase III Extreme Water Shortage order, requiring Dunnellon residents—including private-well users—to water only one day per week.
Tampa properties remain under once-a-week watering rules through October 1, 2026, while regional water supplies remain strained by drought.
Hillsborough County extended one-day-per-week irrigation restrictions through October 1, 2026. The schedule applies to qualifying properties in unincorporated Apollo Beach and includes private-well users.
Pflugerville moved to standard Stage 1 water rules on July 25 as treatment capacity improved, but city customers still face outdoor-watering limits while water infrastructure work continues.
Durham’s mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions remain in effect. A July 30 city snapshot showed reservoir storage at 52% and 127 days of easily accessible premium supply.
Boise City Council approved an ordinance July 1 allowing the mayor to limit lawn watering and other potable-water uses during a drought emergency.
Highlands Ranch Water says Stage 1 outdoor-watering limits remain in effect; drought rates apply only when residential use exceeds a property’s individualized budget.
Lancaster’s mandatory Level 2 water ban limits nonessential outdoor use through Sept. 30, with odd-even irrigation rules, Sunday limits and listed exemptions.
Raleigh remains under Stage 1 water rules, but a July 7 ordinance gives the city manager more flexibility to impose tougher limits if conditions worsen.
Sullivan’s new municipal well may improve long-term water resilience, but testing, water-quality review and operating approval still lie ahead.
Lancaster’s mandatory outdoor watering restrictions remain in effect July 26 amid Central Massachusetts’ Level 2 drought, with limits set through Sept. 30.
Aurora Stage 1 drought rules start immediately: outdoor irrigation is limited to two days weekly and not permitted 10 a.m.–6 p.m., with enforcement escalation.
Starting July 1, 2026, Loris enters severe drought rules, restricting non-essential water use and charging surcharges after monthly usage exceeds 6,000 gallons.
Tampa FL – Drought restrictions stay in place through Oct. 1, 2026. Here’s your address-based watering day, allowed hours, and key exceptions.
