City of Rockwall - Conservation


The After Hours Emergency Number for the Water Department is (972) 771-7721 CURRENT WATERING RESTRICTIONS Summer (April 1 - October 31) -Spray irrigation with sprinklers or irrigation systems at each service address must be limited to no more than two days per week. Additionally, prohibit lawn irrigation watering from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Education should be provided that irrigation should only be used when needed, which is often less than twice per week, even in the heat of summer. Winter (November 1 - March 31) - Spray irrigation with sprinklers or irrigation systems at each service address must be limited to no more than one day per week with education that less than once per week (or not at all) is usually adequate. Additional irrigation may be provided by hand-held hose with shutoff nozzle, use of dedicated irrigation drip zones, and/or soaker hose provided no runoff occurs. Many North Texas horticulturists have endorsed twice-weekly watering as more than sufficient for landscapes in the region, even in the heat of summer. Water waste provisions aim to minimize unnecessary water use and include practices such as avoiding the use of irrigation systems that water impervious surfaces, refraining from outdoor watering during precipitation or freeze events, maintaining sprinkler systems to prevent water waste, and preventing excess water runoff or other obvious forms of water waste. Rockwall residents are urged to follow these guidelines and remember that watering is not allowed between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. This provides for the most efficient, cost-effective use of water purchased by customers. Use the Water My Yard program to better determine when and how much water to apply to your lawn. Learn more about water-efficient landscape principles, plants suited to our region's soil, climate, and precipitation at http://www.txsmartscape.com/ The City of Rockwall appreciates the cooperation and sacrifices made to conserve water throughout the extreme periods of the drought.		CURRENT LAKE LEVELS Lake Ray Hubbard Lake Lavon OUR MISSION We are committed as a city, to take a leadership role in the environmental stewardship, by promoting environmental awareness and global thinking. As a member of the committee, we are dedicated to promoting ecological sustainable action. We know as a city that sustainability reaches far beyond the walls of our city and we are dedicated to do our part. OUR VISION A community where all residential and commercial properties are maintained in a fashion that emphasizes an aesthetically pleasing city, that encourages community pride, preserves neighborhood integrity, protects the public health and well-being, and maintains property values. CONTACT Stacy Dean Conservation Coordinator DEAR REGISTERED TEXAS BOATER What you can’t see can damage your boat and harm Texas lakes. Zebra mussels are an invasive species that produce millions of microscopic larvae that can hide in your boat. Adults reach 1 ½ inches and attach to your boat’s motor, hull and to other hard surfaces. Zebra mussels can seriously hamper your boat’s performance and are devastating to our native plants, fish and wildlife. They also threaten our water supply. Learn more about zebra mussels at www.TexasInvasives.org. HELLO ZEBRA MUSSELS, GOODBYE TEXAS LAKES Thanks to the following Texas Parks and Wildlife campaign partners for helping spread the word, not the zebra mussels: North Texas Municipal Water District, Tarrant Regional Water District, Trinity River Authority, City of Dallas Water Utilities Department, Sabine River Authority, Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, San Jacinto River Authority, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and Angelina and Neches River Authority. ADDITIONAL LINKS Water Conservation Plan City Ordinance Water Sense Texas Parks & Wildlife Water Education Water IQ

Conserve Water - Save the Planet

The After Hours Emergency Number
for the Water Department is (972) 771-7721

CURRENT WATERING RESTRICTIONS

Summer (April 1 - October 31) -Spray irrigation with sprinklers or irrigation systems at each service address must be limited to no more than two days per week. Additionally, prohibit lawn irrigation watering from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Education should be provided that irrigation should only be used when needed, which is often less than twice per week, even in the heat of summer.
Winter (November 1 - March 31) - Spray irrigation with sprinklers or irrigation systems at each service address must be limited to no more than one day per week with education that less than once per week (or not at all) is usually adequate.

Additional irrigation may be provided by hand-held hose with shutoff nozzle, use of dedicated irrigation drip zones, and/or soaker hose provided no runoff occurs. Many North Texas horticulturists have endorsed twice-weekly watering as more than sufficient for landscapes in the region, even in the heat of summer.

Water waste provisions aim to minimize unnecessary water use and include practices such as avoiding the use of irrigation systems that water impervious surfaces, refraining from outdoor watering during precipitation or freeze events, maintaining sprinkler systems to prevent water waste, and preventing excess water runoff or other obvious forms of water waste.

Rockwall residents are urged to follow these guidelines and remember that watering is not allowed between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. This provides for the most efficient, cost-effective use of water purchased by customers. Use the Water My Yard program to better determine when and how much water to apply to your lawn. Learn more about water-efficient landscape principles, plants suited to our region's soil, climate, and precipitation at http://www.txsmartscape.com/

The City of Rockwall appreciates the cooperation and sacrifices made to conserve water throughout the extreme periods of the drought.

Every Drop Counts

CURRENT LAKE LEVELS
Lake Ray Hubbard
Lake Lavon

OUR MISSION
We are committed as a city, to take a leadership role in the environmental stewardship, by promoting environmental awareness and global thinking. As a member of the committee, we are dedicated to promoting ecological sustainable action. We know as a city that sustainability reaches far beyond the walls of our city and we are dedicated to do our part.

OUR VISION
A community where all residential and commercial properties are maintained in a fashion that emphasizes an aesthetically pleasing city, that encourages community pride, preserves neighborhood integrity, protects the public health and well-being, and maintains property values.

CONTACT

Stacy Dean
Conservation Coordinator

DEAR REGISTERED TEXAS BOATER
What you can’t see can damage your boat and harm Texas lakes. Zebra mussels are an invasive species that produce millions of microscopic larvae that can hide in your boat. Adults reach 1 ½ inches and attach to your boat’s motor, hull and to other hard surfaces. Zebra mussels can seriously hamper your boat’s performance and are devastating to our native plants, fish and wildlife. They also threaten our water supply. Learn more about zebra mussels at www.TexasInvasives.org.

HELLO ZEBRA MUSSELS,
GOODBYE TEXAS LAKES
Thanks to the following Texas Parks and Wildlife campaign partners for helping spread the word, not the zebra mussels: North Texas Municipal Water District, Tarrant Regional Water District, Trinity River Authority, City of Dallas Water Utilities Department, Sabine River Authority, Canadian River Municipal Water Authority, San Jacinto River Authority, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, and Angelina and Neches River Authority.

ADDITIONAL LINKS

Water Conservation Plan City Ordinance
Water Sense
Texas Parks & Wildlife Water Education
Water IQ