Dec. 2006 | Residents’ wintertime water use determines wastewater volume charges. Winter months are used since lawn watering usually is not done. The bill with a starting service date in December is the first of three used to calculate your winter-quarter average for wastewater billing purposes. |
Nov. 2006 | The time to protect your pipes from freezing is now. Don't wait for the cold weather to arrive. Insulate pipes that are exposed and in non-heated areas, such as attics and in crawl spaces. For more tips, visit http://www.fortworthgov.org/water Inserts (English): Help keep sewer pipes fat free
(Spanish):Mantenga los alcantarillados libres de grasa |
Oct. 2006 | Need a speaker for your school, organization or club? The Water Department has programs on water-saving landscapes, water quality, fire ant control, water industry careers and more. Call (817) 392-4477 to arrange a speaker or visit our web site, www.fortworthgov.org/water, then click on the Public Education button.Inserts (English):Tackle fire ants in the fall for fewer ants in the spring (Spanish):Combata a las hormigas brasas en el otono para que hayan menos en la primavera |
Sept. 2006 | Use pesticides wisely. Misuse or overuse of pesticides can cause water pollution. Keeping our water clean & safe is everyone’s responsibility. Visit our web site for more information. www.FortWorthgov.org/water Inserts (English):Water Restrictions (Spanish): Restricciones de Riego |
August 2006 | You can water any day of the week you choose, just not between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., unless by hand or with a soakerhose. Water is a valuable limited resource. Use it wisely. Visit www.fortworthgov.org/water for tips on efficient watering practices. Inserts (English):Confidentiality Request
(Spanish): Solicitud de Confidencialidad del Cliente |
July 2006 | Get helpful gardening tips at the upcoming Fall Yard Smart Seminar, Saturday, August 26, 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Botanic Gardens Lecture Hall. The seminar is free and open to the public. No pre-registration is required. Inserts (English): City Times (Final Edition) |
June 2006 | New Water Conservation Ordinance prohibits watering landscapes between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. from June 1 through September 30 each year. Watering by hand or with a soaker hose is allowed. See the insert included with this bill for details and othernew requirements or visit www.fortworthgov.org/water for more information. Inserts (English): City Times; Water Restrictions (Spanish): Tiempos de la Ciudad; Restricciones de Riego |
May 2006 | Save money by conserving water. Water your lawn early in the morning or late in the evening when less water is lost to evaporation. Water deeply (1 inch of water) and infrequently to obtain a deep root system. Grass with a healthy root system can better tolerate hot temperatures. Repair any leaks. For more info visit www.fortworthgov.org/water Inserts (English): City Times
(Spanish): Tiempos de la Ciudad; |
April 2006 | As the time for yard work begins, remember to use pesticides wisely. Misuse or overuse of pesticides can cause water pollution. Most bugs don’t need treatment - less than 1% are harmful. Try to tolerate pests that don’t do damage. Many are beneficial and help control harmful insects. www.fortworthgov.org/water Inserts (English): City Times
(Spanish): Tiempos de la Ciudad; |
March 2006 | As you plan your landscape this spring, use plants that are native or adapted to this area. They stand the best chance of surviving in our climate. Visit www.txsmartscape.com for plant ideas. The Web site also has tips for using water efficiently, using less pesticides and fertilizer, and attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife. Inserts (English): City Times; Yard Smart
(Spanish): Tiempos de la Ciudad; |
Feb. 2006 | Need a speaker for your school, organization or club? The Water Department has programs on water-saving landscapes, water quality, fire ant control, water industry careers and more. To arrange a speaker, visit our web site, www.fortworthgov.org/water, then click on the Public Education button or call 817-392-4477. Inserts (English): City Times; Lawn Watering Schedule
(Spanish): Tiempos de la Ciudad; Horario para Regarel Césped |
Jan. 2006 | Do you have an automatic sprinkler system? If so, make sure it is turned off or on manual during the winter. Sprinkler systems that go off when it is below freezing can create hazardous driving conditions. It is also a waste of water. Use water efficiently. www.fortworthgov.org/water Inserts (English): City Times (Frequently Called Numbers) |