GARLAND – The City of Garland remains under Stage 3 Water Restrictions and according to its Drought Contingency Response Plan; lawn watering between the months of November and March is limited to one day every other week.
Effective November 1, Garland residents and businesses will be allowed to water their lawns one day every other week based on their recycling collection schedule. Businesses will base their watering day on the recycling schedule that coincides with their specific location. If you are unsure of your recycling schedule, please visit: www.GarlandEnvironmentalWaste.com. Lawn watering with sprinklers is not allowed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Watering foundations, new shrubs and trees with a hand-held hose, soaker hose or drip irrigation is allowed at any time.
Other Stage 3 Water Restrictions during the months of November through March include:
Postpone new landscaping until drought has passed.
No planting of cool season grass.
Existing swimming pools/hot tubs/spa-like pools may not be drained and refilled.
The operation of ornamental fountains/ponds is prohibited except to support aquatic life.
No washing down of exterior hard surfaces (sidewalks, driveways, patios, etc.).
Residents and businesses are asked minimize non-essential water use.
North Texas Municipal Water District is still unable to pump water from Lake Texoma due to the infestation of zebra mussels. This lake usually provides approximately 28 percent of our water needs. Both Lake Lavon and Lake Chapman, currently two of NTMWD primary reservoirs, are significantly below normal conservation levels.
Variances: Due to their large size, certain facilities within the City of Garland may be granted specific variances to water outside mandated water restriction times. These facilities may include athletic fields and parks and recreation facilities. The watering schedules for these facilities will meet or exceed the city’s conservation efforts under its current water restrictions.
For more information, visit GarlandWater.com or call 972-205-3285.
