DENTON, Texas — Denton has implemented mandatory water conservation measures that limit watering of lawns and gardens to once a week, the city announced Tuesday.
City officials said the new restrictions were put in place because the city entered stage two of its drought contingency plan after exceeding daily water treatment capacity for three consecutive days.
“While our water supply remains healthy, these measures ensure sustainable usage during the repair period,” city officials said in a notice. “As a reminder, our current situation arises from unexpected but necessary repairs on two damaged filters at our Lake Lewisville treatment facility, which have temporarily reduced our treatment capacity.”
With the watering limited to one day per week, here’s the watering schedule for residents and businesses:
- Mondays are for business addresses ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, and 8).
- Tuesdays are for residential addresses ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, and 8).
- Wednesdays are for residential addresses ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, and 9).
- Thursdays are for business addresses ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, and 9).
- Only water between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m.
Officials said they will be monitoring compliance with the restrictions and violation may result in penalties.
Residents are also encouraged to take additional steps, such as using drought-resistant plants, fixing any leaks quickly, and reducing water use where possible.
Denton officials said they’re working on repairs to the filters at the Lake Lewisville treatment facility, which are expected to be finished by Aug. 23. Water treatment capacity is expected to return to normal by mid-September, officials said.
For more information, visit Water Wise Denton’s website.
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