Charlotte Water announced it is moving to Low Inflow Protocol (LIP) Stage 1, effective November 2, 2026. Under Stage 1, water conservation is voluntary as conditions improve across the Catawba-Wateree River Basin.
The agency noted that customers helped meet regional water-use reduction goals.
Press Release: Charlotte Water
Published November 2, 2026. Reproduced in full from the Charlotte Water.
Voluntary Water Conservation Effective Nov. 2, 2026
Charlotte Water is moving to Low Inflow Protocol (LIP) Stage 1, effective November 2, 2026. Under Stage 1, water conservation is voluntary. The change reflects improving conditions across the Catawba-Wateree River Basin and a regional decision to ease water-use restrictions.
Every drop counted. Thanks to Charlotte’s conservation efforts, customers helped meet regional water-use reduction goals and helped the region reach this point. Customers are no longer required to follow mandatory restrictions but are encouraged to continue conserving water, reducing non-essential use and avoiding waste. The restrictions may be changing, but conservation is always in season.
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