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Water Rates 2008-2009 |
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Sewer Rates 2008-2009 |
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Reminder:
Local plants
and grasses during the summer months still do not
require as much water as people think. Only one inch in one,
and nor more than two, applications per week is necessary! If it rains – do not water until the
landscape shows signs of needing moisture. Watering too
much creates a shallow root system that requires
excessive water during the hottest, driest periods.
Overwatering creates environments that breed harmful
mosquitoes, too!
For more
information, check out the Great Lawns link under the
Conservation tab.
Don’t be Waterless, Water Less and be Water Smart!
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URGENT NOTICE:
June
29, 2009
Mandatory Water
Restrictions issued
for The Woodlands
Mandatory water
restrictions have
been initiated by
The Woodlands Joint
Powers Agency. The
restrictions include
The Woodlands
Municipal Utility
Districts in
Montgomery County,
according to James
M. Stinson, P.E.,
general manager of
The WJPA.
“Due to continued
extreme hot and dry
weather and
unprecedented water
demand, we have
initiated Stage 3 of
our MUDs’ Water
Conservation and
Drought Contingency
Plan. This is a
MANDATORY WATER
RESTRICTION NOTICE
that limits outdoor
irrigation to no
more than two days
per week and no more
than a total of one
inch of potable
water applied per
week,” said Stinson.
Fines
up to $200 per
violation may be
imposed for repeat
offenders.
To view the complete
Drought Contingency
Plan click
here.
To reduce stress on
the water supply
system and allow
adequate pressure
for early morning
household needs,
automatic irrigation
timers should be set
to complete all
watering cycles by 4
a.m.
Residential
irrigation schedules
are as follows:
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Addresses ending
in odd numbers
(1, 3, 5, 7, and
9) are limited
to Wednesdays
and Saturdays.
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Addresses ending
in even numbers
(0, 2, 4, 6, and
8) are limited
to Thursdays and
Sundays.
Please
call 281-367-1271
ext. 4 with any questions.
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Water Saving
Device Rebate
We offer a 50%
rebate, up to $150.00, on the purchase and
installation of a rain sensor, or the installation
of an ET Smart Controller, for your sprinkler
system. A rain sensor will detect the presence
of rain and shut off your system automatically. This alleviates the large problem in The Woodlands
of numerous sprinklers running during a rain event.
The ET Smart Controller offers several ways to save
water. It considers evaporation and
transpiration rates, humidity, temperature and
rainfall before allowing the sprinkler system to
apply water.
The WJPA office can
provide a list of approved water saving devices and irrigation contractors
who install them. Contact Customer Service at
281-367-1271 for information on obtaining your
rebate, up to $150.00!
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About The
Woodlands Joint Powers Agency
The Woodlands Joint
Powers Agency is the central management agency for the
eleven Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) that currently
serve The Woodlands in Montgomery County. The services
we provide are water distribution, wastewater
collection, storm drainage and tax collection services.
The principal objective of
the WJPA is to provide the MUDs
we serve with professional, reliable and quality
services consistent with fiscal responsibility. We are
also committed to improving our efficiency and
effectiveness at maintaining the utility infrastructure
and enhancing communication with our customers.
For a brief history of Municipal
Utility Districts in Texas, click here.
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Don't Give
Mosquitoes a Home!
Mosquitoes need water to breed and grow.
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Do not overwater!
An inch of water a week is enough.
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Keep grass clippings and
leaves out of storm drains.
They attract mosquitoes and contribute
to flooding.
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Repair leaky faucets.
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Eliminate debris that
hold water.
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Maintain pools and spas;
keep water from pooling on covers.
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Empty water from plant
pots and saucers.
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Clean gutters regularly.
Irrigate wisely to conserve
water and control mosquitoes!
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