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February 5, 2008

Stage 2 Water Restrictions To Begin Feb. 15

The Raleigh City Council agreed Feb. 5 that it will implement Stage 2 Mandatory Water Conservation Measures on February 15.

Restrictions

The following measures are included under Stage 2 Water Conservation measures:

Prohibit the use of public water for irrigation;
Prohibit filling new swimming or wading pools. Water may be added to pools to maintain sanitary operating conditions. Filling of pools drained for repair is prohibited;
Prohibit washing vehicles at any location, except at car-washing facilities that have been certified by the City to be in compliance with the requirements of the conservation certification program. A total of 45 car washes have been certified under the conservation program. Please find the names of the certified car washes listed below;
Prohibit washing of areas such as sidewalks, patios, decks, driveways, parking lots, streets and exterior building surfaces, except for soiled areas for the maintenance of public health and sanitary conditions;
Leaking water services or plumbing will be interrupted immediately upon notification to the City of Raleigh’s Public Utilities Department. Water service will be restored when repairs are completed;
Prohibit the serving of drinking water in restaurants, except upon request;
Prohibit all non-essential use of water for commercial or public use;
Buildings with water-cooled air conditioners or heating equipment that do not recycle City-supplied water must adjust thermostats to the highest or lowest settings available, respectively, except when the occupant’s health and safety are adversely affected;
Require innkeepers to ask guests spending more than one night to use their towels and bed linens more than once between laundering; and,
Direct commercial and industrial customers to review water uses and implement industry specific best management water conservation practices.

The first violation of the Stage 2 ordinance carries a fine of $1,000. Any recurrence of the violation may result in interruption of water service.

The City Council also approved a recommendation from its Public Works Committee to direct City staff to study the possibility of imposing a temporary surcharge on new water connection fees. The study will be reported back to the Public Works Committee. The Council also agreed to reconstitute the Water Conservation Task Force by April 1.

Certified Car Washes

The following is a list of car washes the City has certified as in compliance with its water conservation requirements. These facilities may continue operating when Stage 2 measures are enacted:

American Pride - Atlantic Ave.
American Pride - Brier Creek
American Pride - Capital Blvd
American Pride - Hwy. 70
American Pride - Knightdale
American Pride - Millbrook Road
American Pride - Wake Forest
Auto Bell - Hwy 70/Garner
Auto Bell - Knightdale/Hwy. 64
Auto Bell - Millbrook Rd
Auto Bell - TW Alexander
Auto Pride Car Wash - Edwards Mill
Auto Pride Carwash - Hwy 401
Autowash Express - Signet Rd
Autowash Express - Six Forks Rd
Big B's Carwash - Wendell
Bunky's Carwash - Glenwood Ave.
Capital Car Care - Greywood Rd
Circle K - 11700 New Leesville Rd
Circle K - 3600 Lake Boone Trail
Family Carwash - Western Blvd.
Fast Lube Plus - Benson Hwy.
Han Dee Hugos - 10100 Leesville
Han Dee Hugos - 10550 Durant
Han Dee Hugos - 220 Six Forks
Han Dee Hugos - 3220 Duraleigh Rd
Han Dee Hugos - 3611 Hillsborough
Han Dee Hugos - 5101 Capital Blvd
Han Dee Hugos - 7540 Creedmoor Rd.
Han Dee Hugos - 800 New Hope Rd
Han Dee Hugos - Gorman Street
Kangaroo Gas - Lake Boone Trail
Mr. Carwash Auto Spa
Northridge Auto Spa - Sandy Forks Rd
Oasis Carwash - New Bern Ave.
Poole Rd. Carwash - 3405 Poole Rd
Popes Carwash - Corporation Dr.
Prestige Auto Spa - New Falls of the Neuse
Rolesville Carwash - Main Street
Shell - EP Gas - 7604 Hwy 64
Sparkling Clean Carwash - Pleasant Valley Rd.
Sudz Carwash - Peace Street
Supreme Car Wash - Hwy. 70 Garner
Wake Forest Auto Spa - US 1

Prepared by:
David Blount
Public Affairs Specialist
Public Affairs Department

For More Information Contact:
Ed Buchan
Environmental Coordinator - Water
Public Utilities Department
P.O. Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
919-857-4540

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