Water Matters
Recent droughts have brought water issues to the forefront in the Raleigh area. Here is some information about what the City of Raleigh is doing to preserve and protect our water resources.
General Information
Public Utilities portion of the Comprehensive Plan
Raleigh's commitment to sustainability
Raleigh to seek stimulus money for utility and transportation
Environmental Awards program
2010 Budget Document: Sustainable Raleigh
2008 – 2009 Sustainability Initiatives
2008 year in review, including extensive list of sustainability initiatives
City of Raleigh environment portal for residents
Water and wastewater internal links
Environmental Advisory Board
Drinking Water
Drinking water FAQs
City of Raleigh environmental program: drinking water
Water quality reports
Environmental program: Benson water treatment facility
Reservoirs and Water Supply
Reservoir and drought status
Falls Lake presentation
Army Corps of Engineers Falls Lake presentation
Falls Lake (US Army Corps of Engineers and the State of North Carolina)
Falls Lake capacity
Water quality monitoring
Adopt-a-stream
Volunteer water quality monitoring
Neuse basin program
Illicit discharge FAQs
Illicit discharge of hazardous waste
Reuse Water
Water reuse FAQs
City of Raleigh environmental program: water reuse
City of Raleigh water reuse division
Wastewater reuse master plan presentation 2007
Storm Water
Information on storm water management
Stormwater Management Advisory Board
Storm water public education
Storm water volunteer programs
Storm water public education programs
City of Raleigh environmental program: stormwater
Sedimentation and erosion control
Clean Water Management Trust Fund
Sedimentation and erosion control
Wastewater Treatment
City of Raleigh environmental program: wastewater treatment
Wastewater treatment links
Neuse River wastewater treatment plant
City of Raleigh environment programs: grease in drains
How to prevent sewer overflows
Water Conservation
Water conservation: Slow-the-Flow
Environmental program: water conservation
Water conservation incentives
Link to Water, Use It Wisely
Link to Water Saver Home
Water consumption calculator
Link to Home water use audit
Rain barrels for sale
Where to buy rain barrels, including adjacent towns
All press releases related to drought and water conservation
Drought-resistant landscaping
Drought-resistant gardening brochure
Water Use Restrictions
City of Raleigh water restrictions
Year-round lawn irrigation rules
Water use schedule
For more information on Water Matters, visit the Public Works Department and the Public Utilities Department
For More Information Contact:
Office of Sustainability
Administrative Services Department
222 West Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-996-3840
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