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Updated June 16, 2008 12:22 PM 
 
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Water Utilities
101 W. Abram St.
Arlington, Texas 76010
MS01-0200

Ph: 817-459-6600
Fax: 817-459-6626

Customer Services Ph: 817-275-5931
Customer Services Fax: 817-459-6807

     

 

 
 
 
The City of Arlington's conservation program is part of a regional effort to help plan for future water supply needs and meet the requirements of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Texas Water Development Board. With reservoir levels decreasing and water capacity below normal, the City of Arlington is asking residents and businesses to comply with city ordinances and use water wisely.


Texas SmartScape

To learn more about Texas SmartScape in your landscape, the City is offering seminars this Summer.

Seminar Schedule


Smart Yard of the Week Contest Starts Memorial Day

The contest recognizes Arlington residents and businesses who use native and adaptive plants, flowers and trees that require less water, pesticides and fertilizer to thrive in the dry, hot North Texas climate.

Press Release
Texas SmartScape


Drought Status Update

Due to recent rainfall the Tarrant Regional Water District has terminated Stage 1 - Excessive Demand Conditions of the Drought Contingency Plan.  Although reservoirs levels have risen, both the City of Arlington and the TRWD encourage residents to continue conserving water.  Remember, Watering is Nixed Ten to Six year-round.

TRWD Drought Status


City Council Approves Amendments to Lawn and Landscape Irrigation Requirements

Watering Nixed Ten to Six Year-Round
Effective Saturday, December 23, 2006 the City will implement year-round watering restrictions.  Except for hand watering and the use of soaker hoses, it shall be unlawful for any person to irrigate, water, or cause or permit the irrigation or watering of any lawn or landscape located on premises owned, leased, or managed by that person between the hours of 10:00AM and 6:00PM.

Rain and Freeze Sensor Requirements
(1) Effective January 1, 2007 all irrigation systems installed within the City must be equipped with rain and freeze sensors in number and type established and published by the Director of Utilities.  This requirement applies to all commercial and residential properties. 

(2) Any irrigation system installed before January 1, 2007, may not be operated after March 4, 2007 without being equipped with rain and freeze sensors in number and type established and published by the Director of Utilities.   This retrofitting requirement does not apply to a single family residential or duplex property, or an individually metered townhome or condominium unit.

The above amendments were approved by City Council on November 28, 2006.  Violations of the ordinance can result in fines up to $500. 

Ordinance 06-109 (pdf)
Approved Rain and Freeze Sensor List (pdf)

 
 

Drip-Irrigated Plants Save Water


Drip-irrigated plants suited for the climate require dramatically less water than grass while still preventing the creation of urban heat islands.  Photo courtesy of SNWA.

Studies have established that a square foot of grass needs 72 gal/year (272.5 L/yr) to survive, according to J.C. Davis, senior public information coordinator of the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA).  However, a drip-irrigated plant suited to the climate needs only 17 gal/yr (64 L/yr), a savings of 55 gal/yr (208 L/yr) for each square foot of grass sod replaced. 
 

Water Conservation Highlights

 
 
Water Conservation Ordinance Summary
arrow Visit the Ordinance summary page
arrow View a list of approved rain and freeze sensors (pdf)

 

Water Conservation for Kids
arrow Dive Into Conservation Education
arrow Raising Your Water IQ


 
 

How you can help Save Arlington Water
arrow Water Conservation Tips
arrow Water Conservation Resources
arrow Xeriscape Gardening & Landscaping
arrow Choosing the Right Washing Machine
arrow Raise Your Water IQ (pdf) (check out Page 3)
arrow Time to Audit Your Landscape Irrigation System (pdf)
  

 
CONSERVATION NEWS

  
Arlington Landscape Water Conservation Program Becomes Year Round

WaterSense: Developed by the EPA to promote water-efficient devices and services
Learn more...

Approved Rain & Freeze Sensor List (pdf)

Arlington Water Conservation Plan (pdf)

DROUGHT NEWS
Current Drought Status : Stage 1 Terminated

Arlington Drought Contingency Plan (pdf)

TRWD Drought Plan

     
  ADs & PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS  
 
Ten to Six Watering Nixed - Conservation Ad (pdf)