10/12/07

Fines will double for violators of city's water restrictions

Friday, Oct. 12, 2007

By Marcie Young
Charlotte Observer Staff Writer

Morganton officials Thursday increased the penalties for violating the city's water restrictions, city officials said.

Morganton implemented stringent water restrictions earlier this month, including bans on lawn watering, residential car washing and running ornamental fountains. On Thursday, officials said fines will double for violations.

The city decided to increase the fines to prepare for what officials predict will be an equally dry winter, City Manager Sally Sandy said in the release.

"We must make every effort to conserve our water until we receive enough rain to replenish our lakes and rivers," she said.

First-time violators will be fined $100, followed by $200 for a second violation and $400 for a third offense.

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