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Frisco calls for Stage 2 drought restrictions
From Staff Reports
FRISCO-- Effective Aug. 19, the City of Frisco is moving to Stage 2 drought restrictions in the Frisco Water Management Plan, at the direction of the North Texas Municipal Water District.
Frisco's Stage 2 water restrictions call for a five percent 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 (visit 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 or bubbler systems, used to protect home foundations or tend to trees and shrubs, are allowed anytime of the year.
"Moving to Stage 2 of our Drought and Emergency Response plan means we have an urgency to use water wisely because of a water supply issue related to the district," Hartwell said. "That's why it's important for Frisco to align our watering practices with the district (NTMWD) as one of its member cities."
NTMWD announced Stage 2 restrictions effective Aug. 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.
By imposing Stage 2 "drought and emergency" restrictions, Frisco is able to extend the two-day, time-of-day restrictions, if necessary, beyond the Sept. 30 end date, described in the City of Frisco's year-round, Water Efficiency Plan.
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