Water Conservation

Restrictions in Effect

Stage 1 of the Water Conservation & Drought Contingency & Water Emergency Response Plan for the City of Allen, Texas (the "Plan") goes into effect April 19, 2011.   Stage 1 of the Plan  requests that water customers check for and repair leaks, and reduce their water usage by 2%. See the Press Release from March 25...

REMINDER -  Irrigation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. is prohibited from April 1 - October 31.  We recommend limiting irrigation to two days per week; however, there are no set days to water.  Also, watering during any form of precipitation is prohibited and excessive runoff or watering on impervious surfaces is prohibited.   

 

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Current Lavon Lake level as of May 3, 2011:

487.33 - 79% of conservation pool. Top of conservation pool is 492.

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Water Conservation in Allen 

The City of Allen is currently observing the Water Conservation Plan.  Under this Plan, irrigation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. is prohibited from April 1 - October 31.  We recommend limiting irrigation to two days per week; however, there are no set days to water.  Also under this Plan, watering during any form of precipitation is prohibited and excessive runoff or watering on impervious surfaces is prohibited.   

As part of our water conservation efforts in the City of Allen, please reference information in our Water Conservation and Drought Contingency and Water Emergency Response Plan and implementing Ordinance, effective September 1, 2008. View the informational flyer for a quick overview of the Plan.

For quick tips on water conservation, view our Conserving Water Indoors and Conserving Water Outdoors web pages. You can also reference the Online Resources web page for information from related organizations.

Water related violations can be reported to the Code Compliance Division at 214.509.4160.

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The Zebra Mussel has been found in Lake Texoma

It is important to remind everyone to take steps to help fight the spread of invasive species. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has made available some information about invasive species and what you can do to safeguard against transporting them. More information can be found online at www.texasinvasives.org.

View a video about invasive species.

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Education and Outreach

The City of Allen offers a number of educational programs to ensure the community learns how to save the environment.  Such programs include presentations, projects, workshops and field trips. For specific information, view the Education Resource Guide. 

The Water Efficiency Network of North Texas recently produced a video to help residents learn tips on what they can do at home to help save water.   View Video...

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Upcoming Seminars/Events

A Sustainable Landscape Seminar Series began January 29, 2011.   See Flyer...

Sprinkler Smarts Event, June 4, 2011.  See Flyer... 

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About Our Water Supply

The City of Allen receives their treated water from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), in Wylie, whose raw water sources include Lake Lavon, Lake Texoma, Lake Chapman (Cooper Lake), Lake Tawakoni, and the East Fork of the Trinity River southeast of Dallas. Find out more . . .

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Water Rebate Program

Allen residents can get great rebates by taking steps to conserve water. The rebate program is designed to offset the initial investment Allen residents may have with water conservation efforts. Find out more . . .

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Contact Us For More About Water Conservation

For more information about water conservation plans, programs, or presentations, contact:

Andrea Smith, Education Specialist, 214.509.4553

Gail Donaldson, Water Conservation Manager, 214.509.4559