IDENTIFYING AND DELIVERING A SUSTAINABLE WATER SUPPLY FOR THE FUTURE

Many options continue to be pursued by City of Heath staff and its engineering consultants to identify and secure future water resources to lessen the conservation burden on existing citizens.

City Upgrading Water Meter Infrastructure

Phase 1 of the installation of the upgraded Advanced Metering Infrastructure has begun and encompasses the installation of 3,021 new water meters at City of Heath utility customer properties.

CITY UPDATE: WATER & BUILDING MORATORIUM

The City Council adopted an updated Landscape and Irrigation System Ordinance that promotes water conservation at the March 12 meeting.

Annual Water System Maintenance Planned March 4 – April 1

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 4 through April 1, 2024. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality. Temporary change in water disinfectant is essential for safe drinking water “Protection of public health and […]

WATER UPDATE 01.12.24

The City Council approved a purchase and installment agreement for Phase 1 of the upgraded Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program at its January 9th meeting…

CITY OF HEATH LIFTS STAGE 2 RESTRICTIONS: 09.21.23

Stage 2 water restrictions have been lifted as the City moves to the Annual Water Conservation Schedule which allows customers to use irrigation systems to water twice per week on their assigned days.

WATER UPDATE 09.14.23

Thanks to the efforts of the majority of our residents, the City was able to avoid Stage 3 water restrictions. With cooler weather and rain in the weather forecast, the City anticipates returning to Stage 1 within the next 10 days if reduced water demand remains consistent.

WATER USAGE REMAINS HIGH: 08.23.23

Daily water usage continues to trend high. Daily gallons used hit 6 million three times during the past seven days, which is above the official trigger of 5.7-million gallons to initiate Stage 3 water restrictions.

WATER USAGE NEARS MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 08.18.23

Daily water usage continues to trend high. Daily gallons used has hit 5.9 million twice in the past seven days, which is above the official trigger of 5.7-million gallons to initiating Stage 3 water restrictions.

WATER USE IS HIGH – HELP CONSERVE: 08.11.23

Daily water usage is trending high. With no relief in the hot, dry weather ahead, plus morning school preparation routines resuming, the usage could easily trigger Stage 3 Restrictions. Please help conserve by following your irrigation schedule (and no irrigation at all on the weekend). Follow the daily use trends at heathtx.com/water-wise.

STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS REINSTATED BEGINNING AUGUST 5: 08.02.03

Water use by City of Heath customers has reached the trigger for reinstating Stage 2 Water Restrictions on Saturday, August 5.

CITY MOVES TO STAGE 1 WATER RESTRICTIONS: 07.25.23

The repair and installation of the damaged water pump is complete. Stage 2 water restrictions have been rescinded and replaced with Stage 1 restrictions.