Frisco Texas Residential

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The following information is distributed from the City of Frisco's News
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‘STAGE 2’ DROUGHT RESTRICTIONS EFFECTIVE TODAY, AUG. 19

(August 19, 2011) Effective today, August 19, the City of Frisco is in
Stage 2 drought restrictions at the direction of the North Texas Municipal
Water District (NTMWD). Frisco’s Stage 2 water restrictions call for a 5%
reduction in water use by mandating residents take the following actions:

• Limit outdoor watering to two-days-per-week, which coincides with
residents’ trash service day plus an additional day (See
http://www.friscotexas.gov/water to determine your additional outdoor watering
day).

• Do not water outside between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. and between 10 a.m. and 6
p.m.

• Do not allow water to flow away from property.

• Do not water hard surfaces, like streets and driveways.

Restrictions apply to automatic sprinkler systems. Hand watering, soaker
hoses and drip/bubbler systems, used to protect home foundations or tend
to trees and shrubs, are allowed anytime of the year.

“Following Stage 2 drought restrictions should be routine for Frisco
residents since we have been living by our mandatory, two-days-a-week
outdoor watering restrictions since July 1 of this year,” said Gary
Hartwell, Director of Public Works. “Our annual restrictions are part of
our year-round, Water Efficiency Plan, which is included in our overall
Water Management Plan. As a member city of the North Texas Municipal
Water District (NTMWD), we’re imposing Stage 2 drought restrictions
because the district is experiencing supply issues.”

NTMWD announced Stage 2 restrictions effective August 1 as a result of:
• temporary loss of raw water supply due to invasive zebra mussels;
• continued drought;
• record usage for the district;
• approaching treatment plant capacity during high consumption periods.

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