Thanks to recent rainfall, the Falls Lake water supply pool has reached 84% full, allowing the City of Raleigh to lift Stage 1 water restrictions beginning Monday, Aug. 3. Rain over the past two weeks, including several periods of heavy rain, has helped increase water levels in Falls Lake. The current water supply level meets the requirement to lift restrictions under the City’s Water Supply Plan. While recent rain has made a big difference, dry conditions will continue across our region. Residents’ efforts during Stage 1 restrictions helped lower water use and protect our water supply.