So we’re still in July and still talking about automatic irrigation systems for Smart Irrigation Month. It’s seems this week summer has hit (again), maybe “for real” this time, so
Smart Irrigation Month, Pt 3: Sprinkler Heads Read More »
The first thing I saw when I turned my computer on Friday morning was emails from co-workers and City residents voicing concern about the irrigation systems they saw running this morning-after receiving 3+
July is Smart Irrigation Month, Pt 2: Sensors Read More »
July has been deemed “Smart Irrigation Month” by the Irrigation Association since 2005, because that’s typically when the hottest temperatures occur. With high and hot temperatures come higher water use,
July is Smart Irrigation Month, pt. 1 Read More »
I wrote a blog back in November 2013 about the toilet rebate program ending and why it was ending. In case you missed it, it was due to the State Plumbing
Toilet Rebate Program Returns! Read More »
Are you are aware of by now, the City has been in Stage 1 of our Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) since October 2013. We’re still in them, still Stage 1. At the beginning of
Sooo…What is Water Waste? Read More »
That song always makes me smile—and think of that fish movie with one of the characters working at a car wash, Will Smith is the voice but I’m blanking out
April 22 marks Earth Day each year. This year you can help make your home a little more earth-conscious by attending a free water conservation seminar at Home Depot here
Water Workshops at Home Depot Read More »
Summer is approaching so remember to follow the City’s Water Wise calendar for watering your yard.
Summer is Headed Our Way Read More »
Get your rainbarrel for spring.
Reminder on rainbarrel and compost bin sale Read More »
Do you have an irrigation system, but don’t quite know how to use it effectively? Or at all?? Do you have an irrigation system and would like to learn how to
Irrigation Workshop Read More »
Prepare your sprinkler system for spring.
Springtime Sprinkler Check Read More »
The Water Conservation Program is having another rainbarrel sale! These are the same 50-gallon Ivy barrels and 65-gallon Moby barrels that were sold last year. You can start prepurchasing barrels now, online at www.rainbarrelprogram.org/centraltexas
The leaves have been falling from some of the trees for a few months now, although my trees like to wait until March to drop leaves, darn live oaks! Raking
I can’t believe that December is almost over! I just realized that it’s been a month since I wrote my last blog…time flies! Well, as you know, it’s winter time,
As we’ve entered into wastewater averaging season (November – February), we are all trying to use the least amount of water possible so that our wastewater averages and charges will be lower
Best Seat in the House Read More »
Collecting rainwater is about more than just watering plants.
Rainwater Collection: Top 5 Reasons to do it Read More »
