July 5, 2011
Contact: Randall Riggs
Director
Community Services & Development
(254) 772-4050
Stage One of Drought Contingency Plan Initiated
Effective immediately, the City of Woodway is implementing Stage 1 of the Drought Contingency Plan.
Stage 1 of the Drought Contingency Plan (Water Watch), calls for voluntary reductions of water use. Citizens are asked to voluntarily practice good water management techniques inside and outside the home, including such practices as cutting back on lawn watering.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, citing concerns of worsening conditions, has issued letters to all water suppliers in the state, encouraging those not already under drought restrictions to implement drought contingency plans now.
Conservation efforts, though voluntary in Stage 1, are imperative in determining whether further stages of the city’s drought contingency plan will be implemented, including mandatory water restrictions.
We are asking citizens to conserve water and use it wisely until we get some relief from this drought. The following steps may help us keep from going into a mandatory conservation mode:
1. Turn water off at sink and lavatory when not needed.
2. Try taking shorter showers.
3. Wash only full loads of laundry or dishes.
4. Check faucets and toilets for leaks.
5. Water in early morning while cool to make best use of water.
6. Use sprinklers that produce large drops to cut down on evaporation.
7. Hand water when possible.
8. Water less often and less area.
9. Help us by watching for water leaks on the system water lines.
The City appreciates your assistance in this conservation effort. Please contact the Community Services Department with any questions or concerns.
