A GUIDE TO WATER CONSERVATION

As part of our ongoing efforts to promote sustainable water usage, the City of Celina has recently initiated water conservation outreach within our community. Residents may have noticed new water conservation signs installed at various locations around the City. These signs provide important guidelines designed to help preserve our vital water resources.

We urge all residents to take these guidelines seriously and ensure their irrigation systems are set to the appropriate watering days and times. Responsible water use today will help prevent the need for stricter measures in the future, safeguarding our water supply for the long term. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to conserving our precious water resources.

One of the key measures being implemented is a strict watering schedule to ensure efficient water usage. The guidelines are as follows:

1. Lawn watering is permitted a maximum of twice a week.

2. Watering is prohibited between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM to reduce evaporation.

With rising temperatures, our collective water usage increases, making mindful consumption crucial. Overwatering not only depletes our water resources but also places stress on the City’s infrastructure and environment. These conservation guidelines are in place to promote efficient water use and ensure our community remains resilient and sustainable during the hot summer months.

Irrigation System Check-Up Program

Now is the time to check your sprinkler system to make sure it is working properly and efficiently. Experts estimate that as much as half of water used for outdoor irrigation is wasted due to evaporation or runoff caused by inefficient irrigation methods and systems.

Residents living in a community that receives treated water from Upper Trinity can sign up to receive a free Sprinkler System Check-Up by a licensed irrigator! Simply fill out the online request form at bit.ly/UTRWDCHECKUP and you will be contacted to schedule your check-up or scan the QR code to the right.

13 Ways to Conserve Water at Home

1. Evaluate your water habits. Have a family discussion about water use and ways to cut down.

2. Look for leaks- and repair them right away. Most leaks are easy to detect and repair.

3. Also check your water system for leaks. Locate your water meter and take an initial reading. Then make sure no one in your home uses any water for 30 minutes. When the time is up, take another reading.

4. Install water-saving devices. If you don’t already have water-efficient or low-flow fixtures, you can cut your water use with: aerators, flow restrictors, tank displacement devices.

5. Save water while preparing food. Thaw frozen food in your refrigerator. Use a brush and bowl of water to clean food instead of letting the water run.

6. Flush the toilet only when necessary. Don’t use the toilet to dispose of trash.

7. Know the proper settings on your washer. Match settings to the load size and soil level of each load. Presoak heavily soiled items.

8. Wash dishes wisely. Use a dishwasher, if you have one. Wash only full loads.

9. Be efficient in the shower and bath. Plug the drain before you run water for baths, and take shallow baths. Keep showers short, shut off the water while soaping up and shampooing.

10. Use less water to clean your home. Use a pail or basin instead of running water.

11. Check hoses and irrigation systems. Use a hose nozzle that you can shut off. Keep irrigation systems running efficiently, replace any leaky parts or sections.

12. Minimize watering outdoors. Water when the sun is down.

13. Keep up with pool and hot tub care. Don’t overfill.

Sign up for weekly lawn watering recommendations at WaterMyYard.org. Find videos and other resources on the Upper Trinity website at www.utrwd.com/ conservation.html or call 972-219-1228.