Groesbeck Stage Two Drought Plan in Effect
Stage Two of the Drought Contingency Plan went into effect Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
“Since the extreme weather has caused our city water supply to drop to 50%, and our daily usage has climbed to 700,000 gallons per day (up from an average of 500,000 gallons per day), it has become necessary to move into Stage Two-Moderate Water Shortage Conditions,” explained the City of Groesbeck. “ We are asking you to comply with these restrictions as we work to mitigate the effects of the high temperatures and lack of rainfall on our water supply.”
The restrictions will be mandatory, and violators are subject to enforcement action.
Any questions regarding the restrictions should be directed to Public Works Director Keith Tilley at 254- 729- 3293, option 5.
Watering Days
Irrigation of landscaped areas with hose- end sprinklers or inground irrigation systems shall be limited to no more than TWICE weekly watering schedule.
Customers on the WEST side of the railroad tracks may water on Wednesdays and Saturdays ONLY Customers on the EAST side of the railroad tracks may water on Thursdays and Sundays ONLY Watering hours are from 12:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. until 11:59 p.m. on those days.
Residential car washing restrictions Prohibited except on designated watering days between the hours of midnight and 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.
Restricted to use of a bucket or a handheld hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle.
Pools
Filling of new and existing swimming pools, hot tubs, or wading pools is prohibited. Replenishing to the maintenance level is permitted.
Prohibited non-essential water use Washing sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, streets, tennis courts, and other impervious surfaces unless it is for immediate health and safety Washing buildings, houses, or structures if for aesthetic purposes only. Permitted’ only for surface preparation of maintenance work to be performed.
Flushing or flooding gutters unless for immediate health and safety.