Tag Archive for: Water

3 Million Gallon Water Ground Storage Tank Construction

Note: Dates of this watering notice have changed from original post due to construction delays caused by rain. The City of Heath is constructing a 3 million gallon water ground storage tank at the City’s water pump station near IH-30 in Rockwall. The City currently shares a ground storage tank with the City of Rockwall. […]

Residential Water Usage Soars In August

Water usage by City of Heath customers soared during the dry, hot months of July and August. The number of gallons used increased 350% in August compared to June, when we were still enjoying an abundance of rain. The graph above illustrates usage trends during the past 11 months, and also shows just how fast […]

Water Restrictions Eased Effective May 1

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) water supply reservoirs have reached sufficient levels and capacities to allow the easing of watering restrictions. The NTMWD is the water provider to Rockwall and surrounding cities. Effective May 1, 2015, NTMWD terminated all drought stages and implemented its Water Conservation Plan that allows landscape watering up to […]

City Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Drought & Lake Ray Hubbard Conditions

Nearly 250 people attended the Town Hall Meeting on February 19 to obtain the current information on the drought and Lake Ray Hubbard conditions from the City of Dallas, which owns the water reservoir. The presentation was made by Ken DelRegno, assistant director for Dallas Water Utilities, and all attendees had an opportunity to ask […]

Ensuring Water Quality Is Priority for NTMWD

Once a Week Watering Permitted Through End of October 2014 Effective September 1, 2014, to ensure water quality is maintained throughout the water distribution systems, North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is recommending its Member Cities and Customers to allow landscape watering once a week with sprinklers or irrigation systems through the end of October […]

City of Heath Receives Improved Insurance Rating

An improved water system with the addition of the new northern water tower and upgraded delivery infrastructure has contributed to an improvement in the City’s insurance ratings. As a result, residents and local businesses are advised to contact the insurance providers for a possible savings in their premiums. “The City of Heath has been notified […]

Stage 3 Water Restrictions in Effect Despite Recent Rain

The rain has been wonderful, but the North Texas Municipal Water District reminds us that we remain under Stage 3 water restrictions which limit landscape watering to once every two weeks. Find your home’s current watering schedule. Watering restrictions are likely to become the norm in Texas, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice […]

Update from the North Texas Municipal Water District

Stage 3 water restrictions allowing landscape watering once every two weeks to continue in April with month-to-month extensions based on any changes to drought conditions. Current schedule for Heath customers to continue in April. The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Board of Directors have approved continuation of Stage 3 landscape watering of once every […]

Stage 3 Water Declaration

Updated November 1, 2014 Stage 3 Water Restrictions Change for Winter Season: Landscape watering with sprinklers or irrigation systems is now limited to ONCE EVERY TWO WEEKS ON THE DAY OF YOUR CHOICE. No watering is allowed on any day between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more details download the Declaration of Stage 3 […]

North Texas Municipal Water District to Continue Stage 3 Water Restrictions

Beginning November 1st – March 31st landscape watering limited The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Board of Directors has unanimously voted to remain in Stage 3 of the NTMWD Water Conservation and Drought Contingency and Water Emergency Response Plan. Continuation of Stage 3 water restrictions is necessary due to below average rainfall, declining water […]

North Texas Municipal Water District customers are doing their part to conserve water during current restrictions

Customers achieved more than the 10% reduction goal for Stage 3 drought restrictions for the month of June. Officials with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) and officials with NTMWD Member Cities and Customer Cities applaud the efforts of residential and business customers for achieving more than the 10% reduction goal for the month […]

North Texas Municipal Water District Enacts Stage 3 Water Restrictions

Mandatory Water Restrictions Allows Watering Once Weekly beginning June 1 Stage 3 mandatory water restrictions will be enacted June 1 by the City of Heath as directed by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), the city’s water supplier via the City of Rockwall. City of Heath water customers will be allowed to water landscapes […]