To maintain the long-range integrity of our region’s water
supply, the City of
Watauga is joining
other communities
that obtain water
from the City of
Fort Worth in
implementing
mandatory water
conservation
measures. Your
cooperation and
support plays a
critical role in the
success of our
conservation
efforts, and we
appreciate your help
and understanding.
Partnering together
to conserve water
will ensure us a
continued secure
water source for
decades to come.
All Watauga
water customers are
expected to comply
with the following
mandatory year-round water
conservation
measures:
No Watering Between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
Unless by Hand, Soaker Hose, or Drip Irrigation
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Except for hand watering, the use of
a drip irrigation system, and/or the use of soaker hoses, a person commits
an offense if a person irrigates, waters, or causes or permits the
irrigation or watering of any lawn or landscape located on premises owned,
leased, or managed by that person between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m.
Do not allow substantial
amounts of water to fall on impervious areas instead of a lawn or landscape,
such that a constant stream overflows to the street or other drainage area.
Position sprinklers to avoid water runoff. When cleaning your driveway,
patio or deck, use a broom instead of a water hose. While washing the car
or truck, use a sponge and bucket. Place a nozzle on the hose to stop the
flow of water between rinsing.
Properly Maintain Sprinklers
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All
water customers are required to properly set and maintain sprinklers in a
manner that prevents the waste of water. Inspect sprinkler heads regularly
to make sure none are missing, broken, leaking, clogged, pushed too far into
the ground, or spraying in the wrong direction.
Rain and Freeze Sensors Required on New Irrigation Systems
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The use of irrigation
systems or other lawn or landscape watering devices during any form of
precipitation is prohibited. Rain and freeze sensors are required on all
new irrigation systems. The use of rain and freeze sensors will prevent
over-watering and costly water line breaks. Beginning September 1, 2006,
all new single-family irrigation systems and new agricultural irrigation
systems must be installed with rain and freeze sensors. The City has
required rain and freeze sensors on other irrigation systems since October
1999.
When a first violation is observed, the City of Watauga
will educate the resident or business on the need for water conservation and
may issue a warning as provided in Chapter 1; Section 1.110 of the Watauga
Code of Ordinances.
When additional violations are observed at the same
location, citations shall be issued with possible fines of from $250.00 to
$2,000.00, and the possibility of water restricting devices installed to
reduce the flow of water to the violator.
Recommended
Watering Frequencies
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