Overview

Water conservation in Cary is more than a "feel good" endeavor. The Town's comprehensive program provides solutions for maximizing use of a crucial natural resource.

Demand for water during the hottest, driest days can be more than twice the daily average. Reducing this spike in usage lengthens the time before costly treatment plant expansion is required.

Water Wise Hotline

(919) 469-4090 – Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Has your water use risen inexplicably? Would you like to know how much the
average household uses? Call the Water Wise Hotline to:

· Discuss your water consumption
· Schedule an assessment of your home to identify leaks
· Receive dye tablets to test for toilet leaks

Our Let’s Be Water Conscious brochure provides tips on reducing water use indoors and outdoors.

Utility Billing Online allows customers to track their water usage and even pay bills over the computer.

Voluntary Measures, Incentives & Regulations

The water conservation program was established in 1996 to efficiently manage Cary's water resources and to decrease reliance on outside sources.

The Water Conservation Plan calls for reducing the Town’s average per capita use by 20 percent by 2015. The plan incorporates public education, landscaping and irrigation ordinances, rates structured to encourage conservation, and accountability for water use in Town government operations.

 

Contact
For more information on the Town's water conservation program:
Department of Public Works and Utilities
P.O. Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
(919) 462-3872 (phone)
(919) 388-1131 (fax)

For irrigation and outdoor water use questions:
Rick Jordan, water conservation technician
Department of Public Works and Utilities
P.O. Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
(919) 462-3879 (phone)
(919) 469-4304 (fax)
rick.jordan@townofcary.org

For Block Leader and other education programs:
Marie DelForge, water conservation education specialist
Department of Public Works and Utilities
P.O. Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
(919) 469-4387 (phone)
(919) 469-4304 (fax)
marie.delforge@townofcary.org

For landscape budgets:
Scot Berry, water conservation analyst
Department of Public Works and Utilities
P.O. Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
(919) 319-4555 (phone)
(919) 469-4304 (fax)
scot.berry@townofcary.org

For information on the Town's reclaimed water program:
John Dodson, reclaimed water coordinator
400 James Jackson Ave.
Cary, NC 27513
P.O. Box 8005, Cary, NC 27512-8005
(919) 460-4939 office
(919) 469-4304 fax

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