06/26/2026
π§ BOONE ENACTING STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE JULY 1
The Town of Boone will enact Stage 2 Water Restrictions beginning July 1, 2026, due to ongoing extreme drought conditions.
Under Stage 2, residential and commercial Town of Boone water customers are prohibited from the following:
π« Watering lawns, landscaping, gardens, parks, athletic fields, and golf courses (except under limited approved conditions)
π« Installing new landscaping that requires irrigation
π« Filling or refilling swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, and wading pools
π« Washing vehicles, boats, and equipment unless a water reclamation or reuse system is used
π« Washing driveways, sidewalks, buildings, parking lots, and other outdoor surfaces
π« Using water from fire hydrants for non-emergency purposes
π« Operating ornamental fountains, ponds, and similar water features
π« Serving drinking water in restaurants unless requested by the customer
π« Any unnecessary or intentional waste of water
The Town may impose civil penalties for violations. At this time, no water-use limits or surcharges have been imposed, but that may change depending on future drought conditions.
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