Over-watering
is the most frequent mistake The Woodlands’ homeowners
make in lawn care. Too much water promotes a shallow
root system and this causes grass and plants to be much
more vulnerable to hot/dry weather. Adjust your
irrigation system to save money and conserve our limited
natural resource. Root growth is at its peak during the
spring. Irrigating less at the beginning of spring will
promote deep root growth and result in a healthier lawn.
During hot and dry conditions, native plants require no
more that one-inch of water per week. This should be
done in one or two applications per week that allow
water to soak deep into the soil. If you receive
adequate rainfall during a week, do not water! Only
water when plants or grasses show signs of needing
moisture.
The per-household demand for water in The Woodlands is
increasing. Water use during the summer increases three
to eight times that of winter use. To provide adequate
pressure to all customers, our water system is designed
to meet this peak demand, and much of the water is
wasted. If a family of four uses more than 40,000
gallons of water during a 60-day summer billing period
(with average rainfall), they are irrigating too much.
Recent studies by the
Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District in
Montgomery County show that our demand for groundwater
is exceeding the sustainable yield of our aquifers.
Excess lawn irrigation is a major factor in The
Woodlands. Alternate sources of water to supplement our
groundwater system are being evaluated, but any source
we select will be more expensive than our current
underground supply. Correcting improper irrigation
practices will save you money and stretch our
groundwater supplies. Don’t Wait, Act Now!
For information on general conservation and proper
irrigation methods, refer to the FAQ list below (or
click on the FAQ link).
The
Woodlands Joint Powers Agency
2455 Lake Robbins Dr - The Woodlands TX 77380 - 281-367-1271
Hours of Operation: 8:00am to 5:00pm Mon-Fri - For Emergency assistance call
281-419-6303
