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The new Water Management Plan adopted by the Frisco City Council on April 7, 2009 is divided into two sections: the Water Efficiency Plan and the Drought and Emergency Response Plan.
See the complete Ordinance and Plan |
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Water Efficiency Plan
The Water Efficiency Plan was developed to reduce the annual waste of water. The following outdoor watering requirements are enforced year-round:
§ No watering of impervious surfaces like streets, parking lots, alleys, driveways, etc.
§ No watering during precipitation or at temperatures below 40 F.
§ No water runoff flowing away from property. |
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Spring and Summer Watering Schedule (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME) |
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The city recommends the following twice per week outdoor watering schedule based on your residential trash day plus one additional day.
Non-residential customer watering days are based on location within the residential trash day zones (See Map). |
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§ The schedule above becomes mandatory in JULY, AUGUST and SEPTEMBER.
§ Outdoor watering during Daylight Saving Time is prohibited from 5 am to 8 am and from 10 am to 6 pm daily.
§ Hand–held hoses, soaker hoses, and drip/bubbler systems are permitted at anytime.
§ Landscaping associated with new construction may be watered as necessary for 30 days from the time of installation. City approval is required.
§ Registered and properly operating smart controllers may irrigate without watering day restrictions, but not more than once every five days. Check the Smart Controller Program for more information.
§ Home car-washing is permitted at anytime with the use of a shut-off spray nozzle.
§ Normal use and maintenance of swimming pools are permitted. |
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FALL AND WINTER WATERING SCHEDULE (CENTRAL STANDARD TIME)
The city recommends the following guidelines:
§ Avoid outdoor watering from 5 am to 8 am and from 10 am to 6 pm daily.
§ Once per week outdoor watering, if necessary, based on your residential trash day.
§ Hand–held hoses, soaker hoses, and drip/bubbler systems are permitted at anytime.
§ Avoid planting cool season grasses. |
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YEAR-ROUND ENFORCEMENT
§ Residents are encouraged to report water waste. Contact the Public Works Department by phone (972-292-5800) or email.
§ Violations will be documented by city staff using time-stamped electronic photographs and filed for review.
§ First-time violations will receive a RED door-hanger with a $25 administrative fee included on the next available water bill. This fee will be waived with the completion of a free irrigation check-up within 30 days. Call the city’s licensed irrigator at 972-292-5844 to schedule the check-up.
§ Additional violations can include monetary penalties and disconnection of sprinkler systems. |
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Drought & Emergency Response Plan
The purpose of the Drought and Emergency Response Plan is to conserve the available water supply in times of drought and emergencies. This plan was developed in consultation with the North Texas Municipal Water District focusing on reservoir capacity and water supply issues. |
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STAGE 1: Voluntary Restrictions
§ Primary triggers - Lake Lavon and Lake Chapman below 65% capacity
- STAGE 2: Mandatory Restrictions
§ Primary triggers - Lake Lavon and Lake Chapman below 55% capacity
§ Watering permitted two days per week
- STAGE 3: Mandatory Restrictions
§ Primary triggers - Lake Lavon and Lake Chapman below 45% capacity
§ Watering permitted one day per week
- STAGE 4: Mandatory Restrictions
§ Primary triggers - Lake Lavon and Lake Chapman below 35% capacity
§ No outdoor watering
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