Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg and Landis ease water restrictions as drought conditions improve

After 24 weeks of conservation efforts, four Cabarrus-area municipalities have moved to voluntary water restrictions, although officials caution that regional water supplies have not fully recovered.

Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis and Landis have moved to Level 1, Voluntary Water Conservation effective November 3. Screenshot via City of Kannapolis.

This story was adapted from a City of Concord news release, with similar announcements issued by the Town of Harrisburg and City of Kannapolis.

Residents and businesses in Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg and Landis are getting some relief from water restrictions as improving drought conditions across the region have prompted local officials to ease conservation measures.

Effective Nov. 3, all four municipalities have moved to Level 1, Voluntary Water Conservation, marking a significant step toward normal water usage following approximately 24 weeks of conservation efforts.