As of Nov. 1, Elon University will discontinue using any city water for irrigation on campus due to the current extreme drought conditions. Under normal conditions, Elon draws 85 percent of its irrigation water from ponds on campus, using only about 15 percent from city water supplies. Because of new city watering restrictions, Elon will stop using that 15 percent and rely totally on pond water for watering campus lawns and plantings. Pond water is recycled in the watering process, since the runoff makes its way through the storm drain system back to the ponds.
Physical plant staff members ask that any water leaks or missing sprinkler heads be reported immediately to avoid wasting water.