Water Restrictions Begin For Millions of North Texans
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Government
A critical shortage of water in North Texasforced 14 cities inthe North Texas Municipal Water Districtto implement new water restrictions.The City of Richardson has spent time and money getting the word out. They've hung banners around town and sent out postcards to homeowners telling them about Stage 3 water restrictions, as well aswhen they can and cannot water their lawns with sprinklers.
"We just installed a drip irrigation system," Richardson homeowner Renee Ball told NBC 5. Drip irrigation systems are exempt from the once-a-week watering schedule. Ball said she also recently purchased drought-resistant plants for the yard.
"I don't think we're going to have a problem with it. We just put the plants in. I don't know how they'll do, but they're supposed to do just fine," said Ball. "I'm not too worried about it."
During the Stage 3 water restrictions, city inspectors will check on sprinkler use regularly.
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