Water use and conservation is an important issue to organizations in RTP. Water is provided to the Wake County portion of RTP by the Town of Cary from Jordan Lake. The City of Durham provides water to the Durham County regions of the Park primarily from Lake Michie and the Little River Reservoir. With RTP employing approximately 40,000 people in the Park it is important that organizations consider water conservation measures to ensure the least impact on the community.

Wastewater leaving the park is managed through either the Cary Wastewater Treatment Plant or the Durham County Wastewater Treatment Plant. Organizations in the Park may be subject to limitations on certain substances in their wastewater. To learn more see the links below.

Water Conservation Ideas
Possible water conservation measures include:
• Revising groundskeeping irrigation schedules.
• Revising HVAC temperature ranges and schedules. This can reduce water consumption from cooling tower systems.
• Installation of low flow fixtures.
• Recycling water discharges, were possible, for utility plant use.
• Discontinue use of exterior fountains.
• Installation of restroom urinals that do not use water.

Useful Websites

City of Durham:
Water Supply Status
Water Conservation
Public Works – Stormwater Division
Durham County Utility Division

Town of Cary:
Water Conservation
Wastewater Treatment

NCDENR Division of Water Quality
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/