The City of Houston has lifted its Stage Two watering restrictions and fallen back to voluntary conservation methods, the City announced yesterday.
Houston Public Works, the city's infrastructure workhorse, pointed out that the region is still trying to shake off the "abnormally dry" label given by the U.S. Drought Monitor. Despite the recent respite from drought conditions, residents are encouraged to keep their water usage in check to ensure the city slides through the dry spell without a hitch. The City Ordinance mandates that the mayor sign off on these changes, which transpired today, a statement from Houston Public Works said.
Under Stage One, the city is asking, not ordering, folks to curb their outdoor watering. If your crib has an even number, your grass gets to gulp some water on Sundays and Thursdays. Saturdays and Wednesdays are your lawn's days. Commercial properties for Tuesdays and Fridays: between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Check those leaky faucets and breakneck toilets. It's basic stuff that can lead to a 5% slash in water wastage. "Water customers are also reminded to continue everyday efforts to prevent the loss of water," urged the folks at Houston Public Works.
For those looking for more intel on how to be a water-wise Houstonian, check out the City of Houston’s Drought Contingency Plan for all the details on these voluntary conservation tactics.
