Why Conserve?

It’s difficult to imagine our daily lives without water. We drink it, we clean with it, and we use it to prepare our food. Water also brightens our everyday lives; our lawns, gardens, flower beds, athletic fields, and swimming pools are all dependent on water. Since water is so present in our lives, it’s easy to forget that the world’s supply of water is actually finite.

Here are some reasons why we should each do our part to conserve water:

Frequently Asked Questions about Water Conservation: 

Water Conservation in Union County

Union County practices water conservation year-round, regardless of rainfall conditions or drought status. This means Union County Water customers are always required to follow restrictions for water usage; the type of restrictions vary based on the current stage of water shortage. 

Current Stage of Water Conservation Requirements: Stage 0 

To view the water conservation requirements that are applicable for this stage - as well as the restrictions that would be applicable for each of the other stages, as described in our Water Shortage Response Plan, please review the Current Stage of Water Restrictions. 

Water Resource Planning

Union County Water monitors rainfall conditions and water supply year-round to ensure that we have adequate water to serve all of our customers. We’re also prepared for the potential impacts associated with drought. The County Manager has the authority to declare a water shortage, designate a water shortage stage, and implement the water conservation restrictions described in the County’s Water Shortage Response Plan. 

Our staff relies on resources from the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NC Drought Monitor) and the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (visit the Save Water NC website). Visit these websites to find additional resources about water conservation and learn how local water utilities collaborate on regional and statewide planning for times of drought.