Falls Lake’s water supply continues to rise as recent rainfall boosts water levels. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported Tuesday that the lake is now 66% full, up one percentage point from last week and four percentage points over the past two weeks. Although the region remains in a drought, the rainfall has helped the lake begin a slight recovery.
Falls Lake still has a long way to go. The lake is at 246.1 feet, about 5.2 feet below where it needs to be. However, USACE says water levels have remained relatively stable in recent weeks because of the rain the area has received.
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Falls Lake is the primary drinking water source for more than 650,000 residents in Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell and Zebulon.
Raleigh Water customers remain under Stage 1 water restrictions, which limit irrigation and require residents to follow a watering schedule based on their home address.
Stage 1 water restrictions include:
• Automatic and non-automatic spray irrigation is allowed between midnight and 10 a.m.
• Homes with odd-numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays.
• Homes with even-numbered addresses may water on Wednesdays.
• Landscape irrigation is recommended at no more than one-half inch per week.
.• Water customers must comply with required water-use reductions and efficiency measures. Penalties apply for noncompliance.
The city and Raleigh Water have been issuing fines to customers who repeatedly violate the restrictions. Residents who see a violation can report it by emailing water.conservation@raleighnc.gov.
