Raleigh homeowners with sprinklers still running through the drought are facing more enforcement as water demand climbs across the city’s system.
ABC11 reported that average daily water use has risen to more than 76 million gallons, up more than 10 million gallons from the previous week. Raleigh Water officials tied much of the increase to irrigation as hotter weather dries out lawns, shrubs, and gardens.
The city has had Stage 1 water restrictions in place since April 20, and officials are now expanding enforcement while asking residents to cut back before drought conditions force tougher limits…