The City of Denton issued an urgent call for residents to conserve water as they faced a second day of Stage 2 drought conditions yesterday, with the threat of mandatory measures looming if water usage surpasses the 38 million-gallon mark for a third day in a row. Officials are putting out a plea for the community to cut back on water use in response to damaged filters at a treatment facility that has diminished the city's treatment capacity.
According to the City of Denton, despite a healthy water supply overall, the current predicament is due to ongoing repairs; if the city does enter into Stage 2, restrictions would include limiting irrigation to one day per week and placing limits on pool fills, drip irrigation, and the watering of foundations, but last week saw the city avoid these same measures thanks to community efforts which it's hoped will be replicated this week.
Last week's success in evading Stage 2 drought measures was attributed to collective conservation efforts. Residents and businesses stepped up to ensure water savings, which is vital considering irrigation consumes a whopping 70% of Denton's water usage. The city communication highlighted the significance of adhering to the twice-a-week watering schedule and checking sprinkler systems for proper settings as key to helping manage this resource.
