According to city officials, the best time to check sprinkler systems is in late March. Residents are advised to conduct their checks before bermudagrass starts to green, usually when the low temperature is 60 degrees or higher for several nights in a row.
The Parks and Recreation Department will be sending out their own crews soon to de-winterize the city‘s sprinkler systems at all 39 parks. City officials said it will take three weeks to check all the sprinklers and have them available for the summer.
City officials said there are key things to look out for in order to conserve water and keep water costs down. These include:
- Make sure sprinkler heads are operating properly and positioned to not over-spray sidewalks, driveways and streets
- Adjust sprinkler heads so that they spray large droplets of water instead of a fog or fine mist, which evaporates quickly and may drift away with the wind
- Check for any leaks
If there are any issues, residents are advised to adjust or replace any sprinkler heads as necessary.
For those trying to schedule when to water their yard, the city recommends residents sign up for Water My Yard, a free service from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in partnership with the North Texas Municipal Water District. This service sends weekly emails with customized watering advice based on ZIP code and weather conditions.
City officials said it’s best to set a home system on “manual” to avoid over-watering.
For more information or to sign up, visit www.watermyyard.org.
