As we navigate through periods of drought and aim to conserve our precious water resources, it’s crucial for residents of Lake Dallas, TX to adhere to the following water restrictions in 2024. These measures are designed to ensure that everyone has sufficient water while promoting responsible usage.
Outdoor Watering
- Sprinkler Systems: Use of automatic irrigation systems is permitted twice a week. Watering days are determined based on your home address:
- Odd-numbered addresses: Wednesdays and Saturdays
- Even-numbered addresses: Thursdays and Sundays
- Hand Watering: Allowed any day, but only before 10:00 AM or after 6:00 PM.
Prohibited Activities
- No Watering Between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM: To minimize evaporation losses, avoid outdoor watering during these hours.
- Excessive Water Runoff: Ensure that water does not flow onto sidewalks, streets, or driveways.
- Overwatering: Avoid watering landscape areas to the point where water runs off into gutters.
New Landscaping
- Waiver for New Sod or Landscaping: Residents establishing new sod or landscaping can apply for a temporary waiver allowing more frequent watering for up to 30 days. Contact the Lake Dallas Water Utilities Department for more information.
Car Washing
- Residential Car Washing: Permitted any day, but only with a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle.
Pools and Fountains
- Swimming Pools: Refilling of swimming pools is allowed, but covering pools when not in use to reduce evaporation is encouraged.
- Decorative Fountains: Operation of decorative water fountains and other water features is discouraged unless they use recycled water.
Additional Measures
- Leaks and Repairs: All leaks or defective plumbing must be repaired within 48 hours of discovering the issue.
- Restaurants: No serving of water unless specifically requested by the customer.
Reporting Violations
Residents can report water restriction violations by contacting the Lake Dallas Water Utilities Department at 940-497-2999 or via the city’s website.
By following these guidelines, we can collectively contribute to conserving water and ensuring its availability for future generations. Thank you for your cooperation!
