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Water Conservation

In Texas, water is too precious to be used carelessly. Water is a finite resource; it is important that we all do our part to conserve water daily. Because our area is drought prone, and water production and delivery facilities can fail, you may be asked to take extra conservative action under certain conditions.

Water shortage and drought conditions (please click on each stage to see what actions are required.)
	Stage 1 - Mild water shortage conditions.
		1.	Annually, from May 1 to September 30.
		2.	Or when daily consumption reaches 90% of production capacity.
	Stage 2 - Moderate water shortage conditions.
		1.	Average daily water consumption reaches 100% of rated production capacity for 3 consecutive days.
		2.	Extremely hot weather conditions or water system delivery limitations will exist for 5 consecutive days or more.
		3.	Equipment such as non redundant storage tanks or pumps must be taken out of service for more than 1 day.
		4.	Part or all of the distribution system is disable or compromised by damage from accident or weather but can be restored within 5 days.
		5.	Storage capacity does not return to normal levels within a 24 hour period.
	Stage 3 - Severe water shortage conditions.
		1.	Average daily water consumption reaches 110% of treatment capacity.
		2.	Average daily water consumption will not allow storage levels to be maintained.
		3.	System demand exceeds available high service pump capacity.
	Stage 4 - Emergency water shortage conditions.
		1.	Major line breaks or pump or system failure, which causes unprecedented loss of capability to provide water service.
		2.	Water system or source is contaminated either accidentally or intentionally. Severe emergency conditions will be declared immediately upon detection.

There are several small things you can do to help conserve water on a daily basis. Here are some helpful conservation tips. Every conservation action can help reduce the occurrence of shortage condition required restrictions.

As we at Water District 17 ask for your help in conservation, we are trying to do ours as well. The District recycles water to meet state quality standards for use in many irrigation projections within our boundaries. Recycled water is safe for all human contact except drinking directly.