I am glad to report that we may now move back to a Stage 1 Response and its associated rate schedule.

Water conservation efforts of our community have been stellar for the month of October. The watering schedules for Stage 2 response are no longer required, but the following are conservation measures recommended for Stage 1.

1. Check for toilet and faucet leaks and repair any found leaks immediately.
2. Use water displacement device in toilet tank or replace older model toilets with HET models when possible.
3. Install aerators on faucets. Don’t leave faucets running when not in use.
4. While waiting for hot water to reach faucet, catch cold water in a container to be reused.
5. Never use the toilet to dispose of trash.
6. Only run dishwasher with full load.
7. Store drinking water in a container in the refrigerator.
8. Reduce use of garbage disposal.
9. Wash only full loads of laundry.
10. Turn off master water shutoff when out of town or on vacation.
11. Draw less water for bath or reduce shower time.
12. Do not over water houseplants.

1. Comply with 5-day schedule for lawn watering and always only water between 8pm and 8am.
2. For automatic sprinkler systems:
   1. check sprinkler heads regularly to prevent clogging
   2. adjust to eliminate overspray and
   3. adjust run times and frequency monthly to respond to water schedules and changing rainfall and temperature conditions.
3. Use hand-held hose, drip irrigation, or soaker hoses for trees, garden, non-turf areas and bedded plants.
4. Avoid watering on windy days.
5. Cut lawns on highest setting and leave lawn clippings on lawn instead of bagging.
6. For hose-end sprinklers – use sprinkler timers to limit water duration.
7. Use mulch to conserve soil moisture.
8. Limit vehicle washing except when conducted with a bucket or hand-held hose with a positive shutoff during designated watering days and times. If possible, use a commercial car wash that recycles water
9. Wash vehicles over lawn areas where possible.
10. Vehicle wash fundraisers should be conducted at a commercial vehicle wash facility using such facilities equipment.
11. Keep pools covered when not in use.
12. Limit pool filter backwashing to only when necessary.
13. No washing of driveways, pavement, or streets.
14. Utilize supplemental water sources where possible (e.g. purchased water, collected rainwater, etc.). Supplemental water sources must be isolated from the WSC system per TCEQ regulations.

Thank you for your conservation efforts and good stewardship of our shared groundwater resource. If you have any questions, or if I may provide additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me by calling (512) 847-9045.