Summary
Monroe is in Stage 1 voluntary water conservation with about 180 days of supply left. The city is activating the old rock quarry property off Sutherland Avenue — acquired from the state in December — pumping quarry water into Lake Lee to keep the water plant's reservoir fed. Expect the connection online in 15 to 20 days.
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Last discussed Mar 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
The temporary piping contract runs about $215,000 for two months, with roughly $50,000 a month in rental fees; Stage 2 conservation would trigger a 5% rate increase for customers.
All Monroe water customers, including industrial users, who avoid mandatory restrictions and rate hikes this summer.
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City of Monroe water supply gets major boost during current drought conditions
City of Monroe water supply gets major boost during current drought conditions WCCB Charlotte
City Council - Mar 23, 2026
Monroe is in Stage 1 voluntary water conservation with about 180 days of supply left. The city is activating the old rock quarry property off Sutherland Avenue — acquired from the state in December — pumping quarry water into Lake Lee to keep the water plant's reservoir fed. Expect the connection online in 15 to 20 days.
City Council - Mar 9, 2026
Monroe now owns an 82-acre quarry parcel with over 120 million gallons of spring-fed water, secured with help from the General Assembly. A pipeline will connect it to Lake Lee, shoring up drinking water during the ongoing severe drought.
City Council - Feb 24, 2026
The council was set to take steps to bring the rock quarry online as a supplemental water supply, including funding through a capital project ordinance and equipment via a United Rentals contract.
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