Raleigh to lift stage 1 water restrictions, urge customers to continue conservation practicesRaleigh City leaders say Falls Lake has recovered enough to meet the region's water needs for the remainder of the year. Raleigh City leaders say Falls Lake has recovered enough to meet the region's water needs for the remainder of the year. Raleigh City leaders say Falls Lake has recovered enough to meet the region's water needs for the remainder of the year. Raleigh City leaders say Falls Lake has recovered enough to meet the region's water needs for the remainder of the year. Even with the improvement, Raleigh Water is encouraging customers to continue conserving water by limiting outdoor water use, taking shorter showers and running only full loads of laundry.