Welcome to Fix-A-Leak Week! The City of Frisco is proud to continue our longstanding partnership with the EPA to raise awareness about water loss in the U.S. due to small household leaks. While small household leaks may seem insignificant, they can really add up; minor household leaks waste over 1 trillion gallons of water every year!
Please join us in taking 10 minutes to check your home for leaks and help crack down on water waste. Check your toilets for worn flappers, dripping faucets, and leaking shower heads for any noticeable leaks. A leaking faucet can waste about 3,000 gallons of water a year, a leaking shower can waste more than 500 gallons, and a leaking or old-style toilet can waste about 13,000 gallons. So fix those leaks once you find them or replace outdated fixtures with new WaterSense labeled fixtures.
Not sure how to fix a leak once you find it? We can help! Register to attend our Fix-A-Leak workshop at the Frisco Discovery Center! Frisco's own licensed plumbers will teach you how to repair minor leaks with hands-on demonstrations.
Waterwise will also have tablets available to check your toilets for leaks at the Public Works building.
Irrigation Station March 20th 10am-12pm, The Depot at 6499 Page St.
Irrigation station is free and open to the public on a first come, first serve basis. Learn about your irrigation system from Frisco's own Licensed Irrigators! Participants rotate through different stations to learn about valves, heads & nozzles, leaks, controllers, and troubleshooting problems.
Upcoming Workshops
Composting Basics
Composting is a simple way to reduce your trash footprint and help your garden thrive. Learn how to compost at home with Bryan Moore from Texas Pure Products!
Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater is a great source of free water for your landscape and it is better for your landscape plants than water from a tap. Learn how to harvest the rain from your roof using a rain barrel.
Come learn from an AgriLife expert on how to take back your turf by selecting the grass that's right for you! This class will walk you through the best turf options for North Texas, addressing shade tolerance, maintenance requirements, disease sustainability, and their ability to handle foot traffic.
Texan Plants
There's a growing trend to incorporate native plants in landscape not only for their ability to save water, but also for the incredible beauty and the countless ecosystem services they provide! Learn how to grow our favorite native wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and more to make your garden the envy of the neighborhood! The AgriLife expert will also discuss proper soil preparation, installation, and provide tips for long term maintenance.
Shade Gardening
Learn about the many native and adapted plants that not only survive but thrive in shadier spots along with tips and tricks to create beautiful shade gardens that beat the Texas heat. We'll also cover gardening under mature trees as well as turf alternatives and hardscape options for low light areas.
***NEW SERVICE***
For a limited time WaterWise Licensed Irrigators are offering a FREE Irrigation Valve Locate Service. During this visit, our irrigators will attempt to locate irrigation valves, test your solenoid along with rain/freeze sensor, and reset your controller if needed. Use themyFriscoapp or call 972-292-5800 to schedule your appointment today!
Please note that due to time constraints, they will not be able to perform a full Sprinkler System Check-up or find broken or nicked wires during a Valve locate appointment.
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