Twice a week and only at certain times of the day: Double Oak residents are being reminded to follow these and other Upper Trinity Regional Water District watering suggestions this summer.
The reminder, which came in a town newsletter, outlines the new watering schedule that seeks to reduce water usage, particularly in the summer months. The schedule also aims to help protect the water treatment infrastructure in the fast-growing region while saving residents money on water bills.
Residents should follow water schedules, such as after 6 p.m. and before 10 a.m. Watering plants and garden beds by hand as needed is allowed.
The details
Upper Trinity started a “Pledge 2 Water No More than Two Days a Week” campaign to incentivize residents, the newsletter states. Qualified residents will receive free swag and be entered into weekly drawings for a free irrigation evaluation valued at $125. The newsletter also states that in October, three grand prize winners will be randomly selected to receive a free professional landscape consultation and a $500 gift card for plants to Rooted In, a local nursery and garden center.
Additionally, residents are urged to check with their local water utility to learn more about the guidelines they have in place, because some cities and utilities are providing customers with specific watering days.
Zooming in
According to the release, Cross Timbers Water Supply restrictions include:
