Holly Springs, NC, Jul. 6, 2026 — Holly Springs residents will need to begin limiting lawn irrigation starting today as the Town joins Fuquay-Varina, Apex, Cary, and Raleigh in implementing mandatory outdoor watering restrictions in response to ongoing drought conditions.
Effective July 6th, the Town has activated a Stage 1 Water Shortage Alert in accordance with guidance from Harnett County, Holly Springs’ water provider. Under the Town’s Water Shortage Response Plan (document), Stage 1 restrictions are automatically implemented when Harnett County declares the same alert.
Stage 1 is the first mandatory level of the Town’s four-stage drought response system. While it primarily limits lawn irrigation to designated days and times, additional stages would impose progressively stricter conservation measures if drought conditions worsen.
Watering Schedule
Residents using the Town’s potable water system for lawn irrigation must follow this schedule:
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Even-numbered addresses: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 6 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 10 p.m.
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Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 6 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 10 p.m.
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No irrigation is permitted on Fridays.
Schools, golf courses, and plant nurseries may continue irrigating as needed but are expected to keep non-essential watering to a minimum…