From Austin City News, April 29, 2009...
The Austin Water Utility (AWU) will implement its mandatory watering schedule beginning Friday, May 1. Residential customers with addresses ending in an odd number may water only on Wednesdays and Saturdays; residential customers with addresses ending in an even number may water only on Thursdays and Sundays. Residential customers may water their lawns anytime on these days except between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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Showing posts with label Water Restrictions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Water Restrictions. Show all posts
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
San Marcos declares drought, aims to reduce water usage by 20%
From KEYE, April 28, 2009...
The city of San Marcos has imposed water restrictions after officials determined the city is in the first stages of a serious drought.
The Stage 1 drought was declared after the Edward’s Aquifer Authority said that springs have been outputting about half the speed of flow. The authority said these springs are a good way to determine the health of the aquifer, which is the source of 75 percent of San Marcos’ water.
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The city of San Marcos has imposed water restrictions after officials determined the city is in the first stages of a serious drought.
The Stage 1 drought was declared after the Edward’s Aquifer Authority said that springs have been outputting about half the speed of flow. The authority said these springs are a good way to determine the health of the aquifer, which is the source of 75 percent of San Marcos’ water.
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Friday, October 3, 2008
Some Water Restrictions Come To An End In Austin
From KEYE, September 30, 2008...
Tired of being told when to turn on your sprinklers? Some of those restrictions are about to come to an end in Austin.
You can water with a hand-held garden hose whenever you want, for months, sprinkler systems couldn't be used just any time. Austin residents with odd-numbered addresses could water Wednesdays and/or Saturdays, while those with even-numbered addresses could water Thursdays and/ or Sundays.
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Tired of being told when to turn on your sprinklers? Some of those restrictions are about to come to an end in Austin.
You can water with a hand-held garden hose whenever you want, for months, sprinkler systems couldn't be used just any time. Austin residents with odd-numbered addresses could water Wednesdays and/or Saturdays, while those with even-numbered addresses could water Thursdays and/ or Sundays.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Cedar Park promotes water conservation
From statesman.com, August 13, 2008...
The City of Cedar Park announced today that it has joined the “Water IQ” public awareness water conservation program, which is run by the Texas Water Development Board.
The city is hoping that joining the campaign will raise awareness of its voluntary watering schedule, city spokeswoman Melanie Carr said. The city has been on a voluntary watering schedule for about a year, she said.
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For additional stories about Cedar Park's water situation, check out:
Watering schedule expands from KVUE
and
Central Texas Dry Weather Prompts New Watering Schedule from KEYE-TV.
The City of Cedar Park announced today that it has joined the “Water IQ” public awareness water conservation program, which is run by the Texas Water Development Board.
The city is hoping that joining the campaign will raise awareness of its voluntary watering schedule, city spokeswoman Melanie Carr said. The city has been on a voluntary watering schedule for about a year, she said.
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For additional stories about Cedar Park's water situation, check out:
Watering schedule expands from KVUE
and
Central Texas Dry Weather Prompts New Watering Schedule from KEYE-TV.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Crackdown ahead for those who waste water
From KXAN, July 31, 2008...
A new ordinance that went into effect in May has city leaders hoping Austinites will start making serious efforts to conserve water.
Local groups such as the Save Our Springs Alliance have called the city's water conservation efforts too modest. Council Member Lee Leffingwell, however, said new measures would save over 32 million gallons every day during peak water use.
A news conference on Wednesday was intended to highlight one aspect of the program, which is to report those who are violating new water use restrictions.
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A new ordinance that went into effect in May has city leaders hoping Austinites will start making serious efforts to conserve water.
Local groups such as the Save Our Springs Alliance have called the city's water conservation efforts too modest. Council Member Lee Leffingwell, however, said new measures would save over 32 million gallons every day during peak water use.
A news conference on Wednesday was intended to highlight one aspect of the program, which is to report those who are violating new water use restrictions.
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Friday, July 25, 2008
Edwards Aquifer region restrictions lifted
From News 8 Austin, July 23, 2008...
The Edwards Aquifer region is no longer under mandatory water restrictions, at least for now.
The expiration of stage one of the critical period management plan will be effective starting July 23 at midnight.
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The Edwards Aquifer region is no longer under mandatory water restrictions, at least for now.
The expiration of stage one of the critical period management plan will be effective starting July 23 at midnight.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
Marble Falls using Stage 3 drought plan
From KXAN, July 23, 2008...
Forget stage one and two, the city of Marble Falls jumped straight to stage three water restrictions Tuesday.
All water customers must cease all nonessential water use immediately.
Customers are only allowed to use hand-held hoses and buckets to water on certain days and at certain times, depending on their street address.
The drastic measure comes after the water plant operator noticed the cities [sic] only clear well level dropped about 2.4 million gallons in one day. The city can only generate 3 million gallons of water per day.
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Forget stage one and two, the city of Marble Falls jumped straight to stage three water restrictions Tuesday.
All water customers must cease all nonessential water use immediately.
Customers are only allowed to use hand-held hoses and buckets to water on certain days and at certain times, depending on their street address.
The drastic measure comes after the water plant operator noticed the cities [sic] only clear well level dropped about 2.4 million gallons in one day. The city can only generate 3 million gallons of water per day.
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Leander issues crucial mandatory water restrictions
From News 8 Austin, July 8, 2008...
The City of Leander will issue mandatory water restrictions banning all outdoor water use of any kind from 8 a.m. Thursday to 5 p.m. Friday.
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The City of Leander will issue mandatory water restrictions banning all outdoor water use of any kind from 8 a.m. Thursday to 5 p.m. Friday.
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Saturday, June 28, 2008
Edwards Aquifer customers must cut water use
From statesman.com, June 24, 2008...
Water levels in Central Texas continue to dip, causing several cities to impose restrictions. The latest clampdown comes from the Edwards Aquifer Authority, which on Monday called for cutting water usage 20 percent.
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Water levels in Central Texas continue to dip, causing several cities to impose restrictions. The latest clampdown comes from the Edwards Aquifer Authority, which on Monday called for cutting water usage 20 percent.
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Austin flooded with complaints about watering violations
From statesman.com, June 27, 2008...
The City of Austin has been lenient on water restriction violators because it is still trying to educate people, officials said.
Since May 1, residential customers have not been allowed to run yard sprinklers between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Odd-numbered residential addresses are allowed to water on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and even-numbered addresses can water on Thursdays and Sundays.
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The City of Austin has been lenient on water restriction violators because it is still trying to educate people, officials said.
Since May 1, residential customers have not been allowed to run yard sprinklers between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Odd-numbered residential addresses are allowed to water on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and even-numbered addresses can water on Thursdays and Sundays.
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Sunday, April 27, 2008
Mandatory Austin watering restrictions start May 1
From statesman.com, April 21, 2008...
New City of Austin water restrictions will begin May 1 and end Sept. 30. They include:
No customer may run yard sprinklers between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Odd-numbered residential addresses should water Wednesdays and Saturdays; even-numbered addresses on Thursdays and Sundays.
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New City of Austin water restrictions will begin May 1 and end Sept. 30. They include:
No customer may run yard sprinklers between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Odd-numbered residential addresses should water Wednesdays and Saturdays; even-numbered addresses on Thursdays and Sundays.
Read more...
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