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Stage 2 Water Restrictions
Published: August 09, 2022
The Town of Flower Mound has entered a modified version of Stage 2 of our Emergency Water Demand Management Plan. Since June 30, we’ve been in Stage 1, but due to a lack of meaningful rainfall, continued high temperatures, and low participation in voluntary water use reduction measures, we’re now in Stage 2. On top of the established Stage 2 requirements, the Town is taking additional measures to reduce water usage throughout town by restricting outdoor watering to no more than two days per week. The Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) is currently in Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan for its service area, which includes Flower Mound. If UTRWD moves into its Stage 2, the Town will be contractually obligated to escalate our restrictions, including limiting watering to once per week for all water users. Now is the time for all of us to work together and reduce our water usage to avoid more stringent restrictions. Starting today, Aug. 9, the following is mandatory for those on Town water:
• Watering lawns and gardens between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. is prohibited.
• Outdoor watering with automatic systems or hose-end sprinklers is limited to no more than twice per week. o Residents and businesses with street addresses ending in an even number can water on Sundays and Thursdays.
o Residents and businesses with street addresses ending in an odd number can water on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
• Residents may refill swimming pools but only on their designated watering days.
• Please note, watering by means of a hand-held hose, bucket, or drip irrigation is permitted at any time.
Water users in Town who fail to follow the Stage 2 restrictions could be subject to a fine of up to $500 for every day a violation is present. We have established an online form for residents to report possible violations, which can be found at www.flower-mound.com/waterconservation. That link also provides great tips and best practices for watering your lawn.
The Town of Flower Mound is also doing its part to reduce water usage by reducing the frequency of vehicle washing by 50 percent, continuing intensified leak detection and repair activities on waterlines, and reducing irrigation to two days per week. Town facilities and parks will be watered on the two days that correspond to their street address, and Town medians and green spaces will be watered on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The current water demand is approaching a level that could cause a reduced delivery capacity for all or part of the transmission system. With your help, we can avoid that reduction. Please help us spread the word to your residents and continue to do your part to help reduce water usage!
Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Melissa Demmitt
Communications Director
Town of Flower Mound
O: 972.874.6078 | C: 601.270.8457
www.flower-mound.com
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