Due to low lake levels, increased water use during the summer months for landscape irrigation, and other water supply/drought related issues, North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) has enacted Stage 3 Water Restrictions effective June 1. Once weekly watering will be required. Water supply from Lake Texoma remains unavailable due the infestation of an invasive species called zebra mussels. Lake Texoma accounts for a very significant 28 percent of the NTMWD water supply.
One Day Per Week Watering - Double Check the Map!
Beginning Saturday, a 10% reduction goal is required by the NTMWD. Customers must use the Stage 3 Outdoor Watering Schedule Map to identify what day watering is permitted for their neighborhood. Please double check your scheduled day - it may be different in Stage 3. The City will strictly enforce water use restrictions. Citations are punishable by significant fines for each violation. All restrictions from the Water Conservation Plan and Stages 1, 2, and 3 of the Drought Contingency and Emergency Water Response Plan apply.
Make Sure Irrigation System is Operating Correctly
As part of the water conservation plan, make sure to know the restrictions when watering and using automated irrigation systems. Here are just a few of the prohibited items to keep in mind:
Lawn irrigation watering is prohibited from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Watering during rain events is prohibited
Use of poorly maintained irrigation systems that waste water is prohibited
Planting/watering cool season grasses is prohibited
Until Lake Texoma water supply is returned to normal, NTMWD may continue in the Drought Contingency and Emergency Water Response Plan. Visit NTMWD.com to learn about the Texoma to Wylie WTP Pipeline Extension project and other strategies to address water supply issues.
