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Monday, July 19 - Sunday, July 25

New This Week:


In Case You Missed It: Seasonal Reminders:
WATERING RECOMMENDATION

Based on data from the City of Frisco weather station:

.25'' of watering is recommended this week. 

With rain in the forecast this week, set your controller to MANUAL to prevent watering during heavy precipitation.
 
No watering is allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time
(March 14 - November 7, 2021).

Click here for an image to share on social media.
      
View the watering schedule map to determine your watering day.
GPCD - FRISCO
WATER STATS


The average daily water usage per person in Frisco is known as the GPCD.

This week in Frisco, the GPCD was 232.
Last week, the GPCD was 204.

Calculations are obtained by dividing the total number of gallons used in Frisco by our city's population.
      
LANDSCAPE DESIGN BASICS

Transform your landscape into a space you can enjoy and be proud of!  Learn basic design principles like "choose the right plant for the right spot," and get a sneak peek at the latest trends so you can “do it yourself” and save big!  Pro tips and design resources will help you reduce your landscape's overall maintenance and water consumption.

Presenters: Rooted In 

Location: Commons Hall, The Grove (east of Frisco Commons Park)

Saturday, July 24, 2021
10 a.m. - 12 p.m
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Register for Class Here

 "I HAVE A HUNTER CONTROLLER.
HOW DO I RUN AN EXTRA CYCLE?"

As temperatures continue to rise, you may need to run an extra cycle on your designated watering day to apply the amount of water suggested by Frisco's Weekly Watering Recommendations. It's important that your sprinkler system is set to the correct manual program, so that water is being used appropriately. Jo is here to help demonstrate "How to Set a Manual Program on a Hunter Controller."

Don't miss out on the Ask-An-Irrigator video series!  Past videos are posted at FriscoTexas.Gov/AskanIrrigator to help you prepare your sprinkler system for the summer! 
DOO THE RIGHT THING... THROW BAGGED PET WASTE IN THE TRASH!

Did you know that pet waste can take an entire year to decompose naturally? The little inconvenience can cause a large disturbance in our yards and parks. Here are a few facts to be made aware of the next time you see pet waste on the ground: 
  • Pet waste is not fertilizer.  In fact, the acidity of pet waste will kill your lawn over time.
  • It should never be added to yard waste bags or home compost – place bagged pet waste in the trash.
  • It breeds insect larvae, like maggots, and mold when left to sit.
  • It can transmit harmful diseases to other dogs, like the parvovirus (which can live in the environment for a long time).
  • It can also spread parasites like hookworms, roundworms etc. and even re-infect your own pet with worms.
To learn more about water pollution prevention here in Frisco, visit FriscoTexas.gov/Stormwater.
JULY IS SMART IRRIGATION MONTH

Every summer here in Frisco, you can count on outdoor lawn irrigation to represent a massive percentage of our total residential water consumption.

To help our residents better understand how to combat water waste by watering efficiently, we celebrate July as Smart Irrigation Month. We are proud to partner with the Irrigation Association on this initiative to promote the social, economic, and environmental benefits of efficient irrigation technologies, products, and services in irrigation. Throughout the month of July, our Licensed Irrigators will take to their keyboards and provide direct advice about how to protect this limited resource through better practices and technology.

One of the great things about the City of Frisco is that so many of our residents are socially conscious and make environmentally responsible decisions every week.   As always, we thank you Frisco, for continuing to using water wisely!
 
WATERWISE WORKSHOPS ARE BACK!

Learn about Irrigation, Landscape Design Basics, DIY Rain Barrels, Gardening for Wildlife, and more.

Stay up to date on our latest offerings at www.FriscoTexas.gov/Workshops.
 
PREPARING YOUR LAWN FOR SUMMER
 
Summer is officially here - and we're already facing unseasonably high temperatures.  These WaterWise tips will help your lawn survive and thrive, while saving time, work, water and money!
  • Plant the Right Stuff. Some grasses fare better than others in our North Texas heat. The most well-adapted options for our area are Bermuda, Zoysia, and Buffalo. Buffalo, especially, develops a deep root structure which is important for long-term drought resistance.  It is a native choice that often requires less mowing and maintenance!
  • Go "Blonde." Really!  When the heat is too much to handle, your lawn naturally slows its growth in order to conserve moisture. This dormant grass turns a “blonde” color during the peak of our summer heat. Perhaps unlike "going blonde" at the hair salon, seasonal lawn dormancy is a perfectly natural process and is not at all harmful.  
  • Forget the Fertilizer. Grass awoken from this seasonal slumber is very thirsty!  Putting fertilizer on a "blonde" lawn will encourage your grass to grow during a time when it has gone dormant to protect itself.   Fertilizing in the summer puts harmful stress on your lawn’s root system and will likely cause your water bill to skyrocket - right alongside the high temperatures.  Save yourself water, money and extra yard work...  fertilize in spring or fall only!
  • Mow Higher. Once your grass "goes blonde" for the summer, it grows much more slowly. Leaving it a little taller may help it stay green a little longer during hot spells. Instead of trying to recover from the shock of a short cut, your grass can focus its energy on expanding the root system (thus making it more drought tolerant).
  • Follow the City of Frisco's Weekly Watering Recommendations.  These numbers are calculated based on data collected in real-time from Frisco's own weather station.  Use the Cycle-and-Soak Method to apply the recommended amount of water each week, and your lawn will develop a deeper and more resilient root system.  
We're all in this together, Frisco.  Let's work early in the day to stay cool, hydrate regularly, and remember to Use Water Wisely!
PLANT SMART IN FRISCO

With so much gardening information out there, PlantSMARTFrisco.org is intended to function as a "gateway" resource for Frisco residents.  This website provides information on over 100 tried-and-true native/adapted landscape plant choices, plus links to many helpful, authoritative horticultural resources like Texas Smartscape, the Collin County Master Gardeners Association and more! 

PlantSMARTFrisco.org represents an educational partnership between the City of Frisco and the Frisco Garden Club, and has received a Digital Media Award from the Native Plant Society of Texas.


2021 WATER QUALITY REPORT

The City of Frisco is proud to let its customers know they receive safe, high-quality drinking water. Each year, the city provides an annual drinking water quality report to its customers, as required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
 
Frisco’s water system has a Superior Rating with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and exceeds all state and federal drinking water standards. You can also find weekly water testing and monthly water quality results at friscotexas.gov/waterreports.


To receive a printed version of this report, contact the Public Works Department at 972-292-5800.
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