When combined capacity of Tarrant Regional Water Districts System reservoirs reaches 75%, Stage 1 of the Drought Plan will be implemented.

The City of Arlington implemented Stage 1 of the Drought Contingency and Emergency Water Management Plan on Monday, August 29, 2011, in response to Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) water supply reservoirs reducing to 75% capacity.

The goal of Stage 1 drought restrictions is to save 5% of current water consumption through savings from outdoor irrigation. It is estimated that 50-60% of all water use during the summer months is attributed to outdoor irrigation and this use represents an area of significant and practical water savings potential.

Stage 1 drought restrictions include:

• Two day allowable watering schedule based on service address
   
  • Wednesdays and Saturdays- residential addresses ending in an even number (0,2,4,6, or 8)
     
  • Thursdays and Sundays- residential addresses ending in an odd number (1,3,5,7, or 9)
     
  • Tuesdays and Fridays- all non-residential locations (apartments, businesses, parks, common areas, etc.)
     
  • Note: Be sure to set your start time on your allowable watering day and add up the total minutes of the total watering cycle to make sure that the scheduled irrigation event will end on the allowable watering day. For example, if your allowable watering day is Wednesday then all outdoor irrigation through sprinklers and irrigation systems must start and end between midnight Wednesday morning and 11:59 p.m. Wednesday night.
     
• No outdoor watering between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Hand-held watering, drip irrigation, and soaker hoses may be used any day and any time.
   
• Foundations and new shrubs and new trees can be watered up to 2 hours every day with soaker hoses or drip irrigation.
   
• Water waste is prohibited. Be sure to inspect irrigation systems for broken sprinkler heads, runoff and leaks.
   
• Hosing of paved areas is prohibited. Includes sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, patios, or other impervious surfaces, except to alleviate an immediate health or safety hazard.
   
• Washing of any vehicle is limited to the use of a hand-held bucket or hand-held hose with a shutoff nozzle. Vehicle washing may be done at any time at a commercial car wash.
   
• Customers are encouraged to upgrade landscapes this fall with Texas native and drought tolerant plants using Texas Smartscape® principles.
   
• To view the Drought Contingency and Emergency Water Management Plan select the document below under “Resources”

LATEST NEWS

Arlington Begins Stage 1 Watering Restrictions Read the press release

Arlington Provides Tips for Tree Care During Drought Read the press release

It’s time to get ready! How to transition your yard. Read the article

What are the current conditions and what does it mean? Read the article

Where does your water come from? Read the article

What will the restrictions be and where do I get more information ? Read the article

RESOURCES

Keep Your Lawn Alive During Drought

Irrigation Check-Up Guide

Tips for Watering Lawns Twice a Week

Tips on Watering Trees in the Severe Drought

Arlington Drought Contingency and Emergency Water Management Plan

Tarrant Regional Water District