Archer City is under a Stage 3 Drought Emergency, effective February 14, 2013, due to the level of Lake Kickapoo being at or below 40%. During Stage 3 all restrictions from Stage 2 remain in effect in addition to new restrictions.
All irrigation (residential and commercial) will be reduced to once a week, Monday through Friday, based on the Water Rationing Zone Map, which is the same as the Stage 2 map and is available at City Hall or on the City website.
Automatic sprinkler systems may be used from midnight to 4 a.m. on the designated watering day and hose end sprinkler systems, drip irrigation and soaker hoses may be used from 8 p.m. to midnight on the designated watering day.
Hand watering can be done anytime but the hose MUST have an attachment with a shutoff nozzle.
Residential swimming pools may be filled only on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to noon and pool water features such as fountains, waterfalls and slides are prohibited.
Driveways, patios and sidewalks cannot be washed unless an immediate health or safety risk is present.
No washing vehicles unless at a commercial car wash, dealership, or automotive shop or detail shop.
Fundraising car washes are prohibited.
Water rate surcharges for residential and commercial water use over 11000 gallons have increased to:
$.50 per 1,000 gallons for water usage over 11,000 gallons
$1.00 per 1,000 gallons for water usage over 23,000 gallons
$2.00 per 1000 gallons for water usage over 35,000 gallons.
The same surcharges will apply to yard meters for consumption over 2,000, 15,000 and 25,000 gallons respectively.
City officials encourage strict water conservation as our water supply is in a critical situation. Our citizens are aware how low Lake Kickapoo is, and the lack of rain has prepared them for further restrictions. Compliance during Stage 2 was good and we anticipate the same cooperation in Stage 3; however, failure to abide by the stricter regulations will result in citations and fines.
A direct mail out was sent to all Archer City water customers outlining the new restrictions.
For questions please contact City Hall at 574-4570. The complete Drought Contingency Plan may be viewed at www.archercity.org.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:38:58 GMT
The city of Burkburnett will propose changes for water conservation on Monday, including a water usage surcharge and changes to stage three drought restrictions.
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Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:58:51 GMT
The Children's Aid Society of West Texas Inc. is having their 10th Annual Fundraiser Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Outskirts, 5029 Jacksboro Highway.
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Friday, May 17 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:39:37 GMT
By 2020, half of all Americans over age 50 are expected to have low bone density or osteoporosis, and 1 in 2 women (that's 50%) of women over 50 will break a bone due to this disease.
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