July is Smart Irrigation Month nationally, and though the reservoirs that provide water to the member cities in the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), including Richardson, are at or near capacity thanks to our spring and early summer rainfall, residents are still urged to use smart irrigation practices, watering their lawns only when needed. Currently, Richardson is in its summer water conservation plan, which allows watering at even-numbered addresses on Tuesdays and Saturdays and at odd-numbered addresses on Wednesdays and Sundays. Watering is not permitted from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. to avoid evaporation. Hand watering is allowed anytime when using a hose with a shut-off spray nozzle.
When watering, please keep in mind that water rates have increased since last summer as the NTMWD continues to improve aging infrastructure while also securing new water supplies.
Learn more about irrigation at an upcoming free irrigation seminar hosted by the City of Richardson on July 27, from 10-11 a.m. at Heights Recreation Center. Click here to register.
Richardson water conservation plan information: www.cor.net/waterconservation
Richardson water billing information: www.cor.net/waterbillfaq
Free, weekly, customized watering recommendations: www.watermyyard.org.
