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Bessemer City
Environmental
Water Restrictions
North Carolina Dept. of Environmental and Natural Resources
Bessemer City Stormwater Information Web Site
Earth911.org
OurEarth.org
Gaston County Natural Resources
Bessemer City, "Flood Prone Area" Map (Adobe Reader, PDF file)
DECLARATION OF STAGE 2 WATER SHORTAGE
§ 52.33 STAGE II WATER SHORTAGE CONDITIONS; GUIDELINES
| According to section 52.33 of the Bessemer City Code of Ordinances, Stage 2 Guidelines, the following restrictions shall apply. In addition to the voluntary guidelines already in effect, it shall be unlawful to use water supplied by the city water system in the following manner: |
| (1) |
To water lawns, grass, shrubbery, trees, flowers, and vegetable gardens except in accordance with the following schedule set forth below for specific areas of the city. Such watering shall be done by handheld hose or container or drip irrigation system only. All areas north of the tracks of the Southern Railroad on Sundays and Thursdays between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. All areas south of the tracks of the Southern Railroad on Saturdays and Wednesdays between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. |
| (2) |
To fill newly constructed swimming and/or wading pools or to add water or to refill private swimming and/or wading pools which have been drained. |
| (3) |
To wash automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes, or any other type of mobile equipment, including commercial washing. |
| (4) |
To wash down outside areas such as streets, driveways, service station aprons, parking lots, office buildings, exterior of existing or newly constructed homes or apartments, sidewalks, or patios, or to use water for other similar purposes. |
| (5) |
To use water from public or private fire hydrants for any purpose other than fire suppression or other public emergency. |
| (6) |
To operate or induce water into any ornamental fountain, pool, or pond, or other structure for similar use of water. |
| (7) |
To serve drinking water in restaurant cafeterias, or other food establishments, except upon request. |
| (8) |
To operate water-cooled air conditioners or other equipment that does not recycle cooling water, except when health and safety are adversely affected. |
| (9) |
To use water for any unnecessary purpose or to intentionally waste water.
(Ord. passed 8888) Penalty, see § 10.99
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Further, section 52.36 DISCONNECTION FOR NONCOMPLIANCE states:
Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 162A-88, service may be temporarily discontinued for willful disregard of this subchapter and a $55 reconnect fee may be imposed before restoration of service. In the event of continued gross noncompliance of this subchapter, removal of the meter will be deemed proper and service will be discontinued and all tap fees and deposits forfeited. Reconnection will only be made by payment of current due amounts, and new tap fees and deposits shall be paid.
The City Manager, Allan Farris, can be reached during business hours at 704-833-0360.
Further, Public Utilities Director, Lee Hayes, can be reached at the 704-833-0390.
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 Gaston County Natural Resources |
The Gaston County Natural Resources Department is responsible for planning and establishing the county's natural resources' conservation programs and implementing county, state, and federal natural resource statues. Department staff help landowners, citizens, municipal and county governments and industry to control erosion and sedimentation for improved water quality, obtain grants for stream and wetland restorations for storm water management, assist municipalities with bio-solids waste management, assist animal facility operators with animal waste management, assist governments with watershed management issues to ensure quality drinking water supplies, and presents environmental conservation education programs to students, groups, organizations, clubs, and citizenry.
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Earth 911.org
It is the mission of Earth 911 to empower the public with community-specific resources to improve their quality of life.
Below is a list of just a few of the many resources you can find at Earth 911.org
- Find your local Recycling center and to learn more about recycling in your community and the state.
- Recycling aluminum, plastic, glass and paper recycling, or to recycle other common household items.
- Got household hazardous material under the kitchen sink or in the garage? Learn where and how to properly dispose of HHW in your community.
- Cell Phone and Computer Recycling
- Don't know what to do with that old cell phone or computer? Find out here!
- Cool Games and activities and environmental information for kids, teachers and parents.
- Learn about the benefits of aluminum can recycling, where to recycling cans in your community and how to sign up for recycling E-mail alerts.
- Information on environmental programs and events happening in your community!
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North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources
The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is the lead stewardship agency for the preservation and protection of North Carolina's outstanding natural resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health. DENR also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DENR facilities and through the state's school system.
Through its natural resource divisions, DENR works to protect fish, wildlife and wilderness areas. The agency's activities range from helping to make sure drinking water is safe to managing state parks and forests for safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation experiences. From A (aquariums on the coast) to Z (the N.C. Zoological Park), DENR touches the lives of all North Carolinians and our guests in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.
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General Stormwater Information
Click here to visit the Bessemer City Stormwater Information web site.
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