City Initiates Phase 2 Water Restrictions

Mandatory Phase 2 water restrictions limiting landscape watering for Highland Village residents went into effect on Tuesday, July 14. Phase 2 prohibits residential and commercial landscape watering on Monday and Friday and restricts watering between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. the rest of the days. Wasteful water runoff is also prohibited, which includes hosing down pavement or rinsing off cars. Groundwater well owners and residents that are permitted through the City of Dallas to draw water from Lake Lewisville are required to post a sign showing well water or Lake Water is in use.

“It is important to conserve water and that we succeed in Phase 2 of our water management program. We want our residents to understand we must be serious about compliance and enforcement of this program to avoid moving to the very restrictive Phase 3 restrictions,” stated Public Works Director Matthew Kite.

The city parks and recreation department and all homeowners associations must comply with Phase 2 restrictions and, additionally, the city has requested they reduce their water consumption by 30%.

Phase 2 was triggered automatically by ordinance when the demand on the City water supply reached 80% or greater for 3 consecutive days. Phase 2 automatically terminates five weeks from initiation unless extended by resolution of the City Council.

The City of Highland Village has an adequate water supply for today and tomorrow’s needs. Phase 2 is a water management plan to ensure reliable water quality and to provide for reserves before and after the weekend.

Residents can call the Utility Division at 972-317-2989 for more information or to report violators.