Town of Mooresville Enters Stage 2 Water Conservation Protocols Due to Drought Conditions
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – In response to the ongoing drought conditions in the region, the Town
of Mooresville is implementing mandatory water use restrictions beginning May 8, 2026.
These restrictions follow Stage 2 Low Inflow Protocol (LIP) guidance from the Catawba-Wateree
Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG).
Residents and businesses that are within the Town limits and connected to the Town’s water
system must comply with the following mandatory Stage 2 water conservation rules set by the
Town’s emergency water conservation ordinance:
Irrigation using sprinkler systems is limited to:
7 - 11:00 a.m.
6 - 10:00 p.m.
Outside of these hours, all sprinkler use is prohibited
Violations may result in fines on your utility bill and potential loss of service:
Residential
$100 per violation
Commercial
$200: 1 st violation
$500: 2 nd violation
$1,000: further violations
Town of Mooresville is asking its residents to continue conserving water by avoiding the
watering of yards and plants between sunrise and sunset, taking shorter showers, running full
loads of laundry and dishes, checking for inside and outside water leaks, and limiting vehicle
washing and power washing of exterior surfaces.
The following is still allowed under Stage 2:
Watering of plants and inventory by commercial plant nurseries and similar businesses
Hand watering methods, including:
o Drip irrigation systems
o Handheld hoses with automatic shutoff nozzles
Stage 2 conservation rules also apply to the Town of Mooresville, which is committed to
reducing its overall water usage during this time. Please note: the following facilities are not
subject to restrictions due to their water sources:
Mooresville Golf Club: irrigates from its onsite pond
Mazeppa Park baseball fields: irrigated by a well system
Liberty Park splash pad: uses its own recycled water tank
Residents on private wells within Town limits also are not subject to these restrictions. For those
residents, the Town will offer free signage to post in their yards that indicate they are on a
private system to avoid confusion and accidental enforcement.
The goal for Stage 2 is to reduce water usage by 5-10% (or more) from the amount that would
otherwise be expected during normal conditions. If drought conditions continue, stages with
additional restrictions may be activated. The Town of Mooresville will continue to be in direct
contact with CW-DMAG and provide status updates as necessary.
The CW-DMAG was established in 2006 to monitor drought status and to recommend
coordinated actions for CW-DMAG members of which the Town of Mooresville is a member.
Town of Mooresville residents with questions about mandatory water use restrictions or who
need to pick up free signs, may call 704-663-7282 or visit mooresvillenc.gov/drought for more
information.
Residents that are not served by the Town