The noise died as quickly as it started. The last report was that no restrictions are going to be lifted.
On a positive note, that particular news report was modified because of a PWNC letter to the News & Observer. The original wording in the article was:
“Raleigh adopted its most severe water rules on Feb. 15. The so-called "Stage 2" rules ban pressure-washing and all remaining irrigation.”
The article now reads:
Raleigh adopted its most severe water rules on Feb. 15. The so-called "Stage 2" rules ban the use of Raleigh drinking water for pressure-washing and all remaining irrigation.
If you want to read the full story (which is the one that indicates that no changes are going to be made), you can see it here:
newsobserver.com | Meeker: City's strict water rules should stay