Flower Mound’s Seasonal Water Conservation Measures Currently in Effect

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Flower Mound’s Seasonal Water Conservation Measures Currently in Effect

The Town of Flower Mound would like to remind all residents and businesses that seasonal water conservation measures are currently in Effect. In accordance with the annual measures, daily outdoor water use, including lawn watering, garden watering, and irrigation, is prohibited between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. from April 1 to Oct. 31. For more information, please contact Public Works at 972.874.6400 or Utility Billing at 972.874.6010. The following tips can assist with the conservation of water throughout the year:

Indoor Conservation Tips:

• Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full and you could save 300–800 gallons-a-month.
• If your shower can fill a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, then replace with a water-efficient showerhead.
• Take shorter showers. Save 5–10 gallons for every minute you cut back.
• If a shower is not available, reduce the water used in the bathtub by two inches.
• Grab a wrench and fix that leaky faucet. It’s simple, inexpensive, and can save 140 gallons-a-week.
• Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save four gallons-a-minute. That’s 200 gallons-a-week for a family of four.
• Install faucet aerators to reduce water consumption.
• Insulate all hot water pipes to reduce the delays and wasted water experienced while waiting for the water to “run hot.”
• Listen for dripping faucets and toilets that flush themselves. Fixing a leak can save 500 gallons each month.
• If you have a fish tank, use the old water after you clean the tank to water your plants. It’s rich in nitrogen and phosphorous that plants love.

Outdoor Conservation Tips:

• Check your water meter and bill to track your water usage.
• Use a layer of organic mulch around plants to reduce evaporation and save hundreds of gallons of water a year.
• Don’t water your lawn on windy days. After all, sidewalks and driveways don’t need water.
• Water your plants deeply but less frequently to create healthier and stronger landscapes. Frequent watering causes shallow root growth and will result in a lawn that will not tolerate the hot, dry weather that is typical for this area.
• Next time you add or replace a flower or shrub, choose a low water use plant for year-round landscape color and save up to 550 gallons each year.
• Adjust your watering schedule to the season. Water your summer lawn every third day and your winter lawn every fifth day.
• Bathe your pets outdoors in an area in need of water.
• Consider implementing organic gardening methods as an alternative to the traditional chemical herbicides and pesticides. Many garden chemicals persist in the environment for a very long time and can eventually find their way back into the lakes that supply us with our drinking water.

Posted 08/30/11.