Phase 2 Water Restrictions in Effect

Mandatory Phase 2 water restrictions limiting landscape watering for Highland Village residents went into effect on Wednesday, July 30. 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 are required to post a sign showing well 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.