According to Brownwood City Manager Bobby Rountree, the Brown County Water District met with several area water providers and a decision was made to keep the current level of water restrictions at Level 3 of the Drought Contingency Plan. Rountree stated that the group will continue to meet monthly and monitor the situation of the drought.
In November 2011, several area water providers announced increases to their outdoor watering restrictions.
All water resellers have a warning system for water wasting with an eventual disconnection penalty for repeat offenders. Reconnection penalty fees vary between each city or utility district. Any questions should be directed to your local water provider. The following information shows all cities and water supply companies’ guidelines for Stage 3 of their water contingency plan.
Free information on ways to conserve water is available at the City of Brownwood City Hall public information center. Information is also available online at http://www.ci.brownwood.tx.us/.
Current amended Stage 3 restrictions are as follows:
Cities of Brownwood & Early
1. Continuation of Stage 2 actions
2. All personal, non-household water use is restricted to Mondays and Tuesdays only:
a. Odd -Addresses ending in odd number Monday – Midnight to 9:00 am and Monday – 7:00 pm to Midnight.
b. Even- Addresses ending in even numbers Tuesday- Midnight to 9:00am and Tuesday- 7:00 pm to Midnight.
3. Watering of parks and outside school areas is limited to drip irrigation or handheld hose on designated days for trees, shrubs and planters.
4. Non-essential Commercial water use reduced 20%.
5. Minimize outdoor usage.
6. Reduction in use goal is 10%
7. Penalties:
a. Warnings, House Call
b. Turn off and reconnect fee
Residents can direct their questions to the Utility Department of their city by calling Brownwood: 325-646-5775 or Early: 325-643-5451.
City of Bangs
1. Continuation of Stage 2 actions
2. All personal, non-household water use is restricted to designated days between 7pm and 9am the following day. Designated days are as follows:
a. North of the railroad track will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
b. South of the railroad track will be Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
c. No outside watering on Sunday.
3. Watering of parks and outside school areas is limited to drip irrigation or handheld hose on designated days for trees, shrubs and planters.
4. Commercial water use reduced 20%
5. Minimize outdoor usage.
6. Penalties:
a. 1st Violation – Warning
b. 2nd Violation – Warning
c. 3rd Violation – Water immediately cut off; $50 fee must be paid before turn on.
Zephyr and Brookesmith – please check with your local water provider for current restrictions.
