RO issues mandatory water restrictions
RED OAK – The City of Red Oak issued a Mandatory Stage 2 level water restriction advisory for all water customers in the city. The advisory went into effect July 14.
• No watering during the day between the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Even-Numbered houses (0,2,4,6,8) may only water on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
• Odd-Numbered houses (1,3,5,7,9) may only water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
• Watering is permitted at any time through use of handheld hose with a shutoff nozzle or a faucet-filled bucket.
• Use of water to fill or refill swimming pools is limited to your designated watering days and only from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Operation of ornamental fountains is prohibited unless equipped with a recirculation system or necessary to support aquatic life.
• Use of fire hydrants is limited to firefighting or approved construction purposes.
• The following uses of water are defined as nonessential and prohibited: wash-down of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, buildings, or structures other than for fire protection or dust control.
• Violations may result in a fine of $250 to $2,000.
Water restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.
MIDLOTHIAN CITY WATER CONSERVATION IN EFFECT UNTIL SEPT. 30.
Midlothian has initiated its annual water conservation requirements, which began June 1 and will end Sept. 30.
With the exception of hand watering or the use of drip/subsurface irrigation or properly working soaker hoses, Midlothian residents and businesses are required to refrain from irrigating their lawns and landscaping with hose-end sprinklers and/or automatic spray systems between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. until after Sept. 30.
The city ordinance adopted in 2019, applies to all properties owned, leased, or managed by an individual within Midlothian city limits.
Some exceptions may apply and can be found in the city’s Water Conservation Ordinance and Plan.
ENNIS RESIDENTS ASKED TO CONSERVE WATER, TOO
The Ennis city manager posted on the city website the city needs, “all customers to conserve and reduce water usage for the foreseeable future (at least until the heat wave passes).”
Residents were also assured that as a contingency there are portable generators onsite at the water plant in the event the electrical grid experiences another voltage drop.