Lavon Lake increase means looser water restrictions for Frisco-area residents

Frisco residents could see water restrictions easing within the next couple of weeks because of the increasing water level of Lavon Lake, Tom Kula, North Texas Municipal Water District executive director said at the April 7 Frisco City Council meeting.

Reverting to the normal water conservation plan would mean resident would be able to water up to twice per week.

Despite the potential easing of water restrictions, Kula cautioned residents to turn sprinkler systems off and only water when necessary, as water conservation is the "new norm."

Lavon Lake is the biggest source of water for the NTMWD, of which Frisco is a member city. Kula said the lake is 80 percent full and with a "couple of good rainfalls, we will be flirting with Lavon Lake filling."

Kula said district officials expect no threat of Stage 4 water restrictions this year as there was in 2014, as Lavon Lake is projected to drop only 5-8 feet throughout the summer.

The council also heard an update on the district's wetland project, the dredging of Lavon Lake and Lake Chapman as well as the progress of the future Lower Bois d'Arc Creek Reservoir, which is expected to be a large source of water for the NTMWD beginning in 2020.