Greensboro Water Restrictions 2026
Guilford · North Carolina
Published:
Restrictions Active - D2/D3 Extreme Drought - NCUC Stage 2 Restrictions
2
Days/Week
10:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m. on assigned days only
Allowed Hours
Per NCUC Order and Greensboro Water ordinance
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Odd addresses | Tuesday & Thursday |
| Even addresses | Wednesday & Friday |
Allowed Watering Hours
Guilford County is under extreme drought. NCUC D2 Stage 2 default restrictions apply. Greensboro Water Resources may issue additional local restrictions, check greensboro-nc.gov.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any time.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
Per NCUC Order and Greensboro Water ordinance
Restrictions are legally enforceable. Greensboro Water monitors and enforces compliance.
Citations begin March 31, 2026🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
HOAs cannot require lawn maintenance that increases water use during drought restrictions.
If your homeowners association sends a violation notice for a dormant or brown lawn during the current restriction period, respond in writing citing the applicable law and include a copy of the Local + State DMAC's current restriction order. Most HOAs will rescind the notice once they are made aware of the legal protections in place. If the issue persists, contact your county’s code enforcement division for assistance.
Why These Restrictions Exist
Guilford County has been experiencing severe-to-extreme drought since early 2026. Lake Townsend and Lake Higgins, Greensboro's primary water sources, are both below seasonal averages. The NC DMAC declared the situation continues to intensify as of March 31, 2026.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Greensboro area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Greensboro Water Restrictions
4 tips tailored for Greensboro homeowners during D2/D3 Extreme Drought - NCUC Stage 2 Restrictions restrictions.
Overnight watering only under current D2 rules, set timers for 11pm on your days
Check ncdrought.org every Thursday, could escalate to D3/Stage 3
Tall Fescue in Greensboro can go brown, it will recover when drought lifts
Hand watering unrestricted, use for new trees and foundation plantings
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