Conserve Water--Even Though There's Water in the Cape Fear River

Many people feel that as long as there is water in the Cape Fear River, Wilmington area residents will have plenty of water available to use. The actual source of our water is located about 130 miles upstream from Jordan Lake in Chatham county. Raw water intake comes from approximately 23 miles upstream in Bladen County. If Chatham County is dry, Wilmington can have rain and our water source still be effected.

Studies show that Wilmington residents use approximately 138 gallons of water per day, Click on the chart below to see how Wilmington Residents are doing with conservation efforts. For more information on the Wilmiington NC area, visit www.TheKeytoWilmington.com