The drought situation in Denton has escalated, prompting the implementation of Stage Two of the city's Drought Contingency Plan as of yesterday. This comes after a sustained period of excessive demand on the city's water treatment capabilities, driving home the necessity for stricter water conservation measures for both residents and businesses alike, as reported by the City of Denton.
The city has been pushed into the second stage due to three consecutive days of exceeding its daily water treatment capacity. Consequently, outdoor irrigation is now strictly limited to once per week. The designated watering days have been outlined by the city: for businesses with addresses ending in an even number, watering is permitted on Mondays, whereas residential even-numbered addresses will water on Tuesdays. Residential addresses that end in an odd number are allotted Wednesdays, and businesses with odd-numbered addresses are assigned Thursdays. Watering is allowed only during the cooler hours between 6:00 pm and 10:00 am.
Residents are urged to embrace efficient water practices, such as using drought-tolerant plants and repairing leaks promptly. Adapting these methods can play a decisive role in navigating the city through its current predicament, as mentioned in the City of Denton. Enforcement of these new regulations will be active, with penalties in place for non-compliance.
The need for enhanced conservation efforts is largely due to urgent repairs at the Lake Lewisville treatment facility where two filters have been damaged. These repairs kicked off yesterday and are expected to conclude by mid-September, with the first filter anticipated to be back online by Friday. Denton city officials are working in close contact with the local populace to ensure that these interim water restrictions are adhered to and are providing resources to assist with compliance.
