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Water News of Texas
Water topics and conservation articles for Texas.
Save water and money, stop leaky faucets and toilets
Pay attention to your indoor water usage. That means check routinely for leaks...leaking faucets, leaking toilets, leaking appliances. Watch your water bill...suspect a leak if you have any sudden increase in usage without changing your usual patterns.
Don’t make me come over there…STOP WASTING WATER!
A single dripping faucet can waste more water in one day than a family member would need for drinking in a whole week!
Are you overwatering your yard?
During the summer months, more than 50 percent of our drinking water is used on landscapes and yards. Far too many people think they have to water every day or every other day to have a lush lawn.
Overspray – WHAT A WASTE!
TCEQ rules governing irrigation in Texas do not allow spraying water over impervious surfaces such as walls, fences, sidewalks, and streets.
Recommended Outdoor Conservation Practices
Walk across the lawn, if you leave footprints, it’s time to water. “Cycle and Soak” - Water in in two to three short cycles rather than a single
Is Your Irrigation System Running?
Watering your grass is like running a marathon. You need to train the roots to grow or "run" deeper into the soil.