Rolesville Water Restrictions 2026
Wake County · North Carolina
Published: April 27, 2026Updated:
Restrictions Active - Mandatory Stage 1 - Raleigh Water Customer
1
Day/Week
In-ground sprinklers: Midnight to 10:00 a.m. on your assigned day (odd Tuesday, even Wednesday)
Allowed Hours
$200 first offense / $400 repeat
Max Fine
Find Your Watering Day
Enter the last digit of your street address:
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Odd addresses | Tuesday |
| Even addresses | Wednesday |
Allowed Watering Hours
Rolesville is a Raleigh Water customer, so the Stage 1 days and hours below are Raleigh's, effective since April 20, 2026. Under Raleigh's supply contract, Rolesville must apply measures at least as restrictive as the City. For the current stage, Raleigh Water's site is the source of record.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any time, any day.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
$200 first offense / $400 repeat
Same fine schedule as Raleigh: $200 first, $400 repeat.
Citations begin April 20, 2026🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
NC law (G.S. 143-355.2) prohibits HOAs from fining residents for dormant or brown lawns during active mandatory 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 current restriction order from City of Raleigh Public Utilities. 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
Rolesville receives its water from Raleigh Water and follows Raleigh's mandatory Stage 1 restrictions, in place since April 20, 2026. Raleigh draws from Falls Lake, about 62 percent full in mid-July 2026, during North Carolina's driest year since 1895, with all 100 counties in drought (NC DEQ, July 9, 2026).
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Rolesville area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Rolesville Water Restrictions
6 tips tailored for Rolesville homeowners during Mandatory Stage 1 - Raleigh Water Customer restrictions.
New construction sites: confirm Raleigh Water connection and stage status before scheduling sod installation.
Odd addresses: Tuesday only, midnight–10am. Even: Wednesday only, midnight–10am. Stage 1 permits in-ground irrigation only 1 day per week; hose-end sprinklers are restricted under Stage 1 (see raleighnc.gov for the authoritative list).
Tall Fescue is the standard Rolesville grass, accept summer dormancy.
Hand watering with a shut-off nozzle is allowed any day, any time.
Smart controllers help avoid accidental violations from default schedules.
Monitor raleighnc.gov/water for weekly updates.
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