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WATERING RECOMMENDATION
Based on data from the City of Frisco weather station:
0.5'' of watering is recommended on your recycle/trash service day.
No watering is allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time (Mar 14 - Nov 7, 2021).
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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 273.
Last week, the GPCD was 269.
Calculations are obtained by dividing the total number of gallons used in Frisco by our city's population.
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DON'T DELAY! SCHEDULE YOURS TODAY
Performed by the City of Frisco's own licensed irrigators, Free Sprinkler Checkups are available to all Frisco residents. This service is extremely popular, however, so make sure to schedule yours right away!
Reserve an appointment for your home today. Use the myFRISCO app or call 972-292-5800 to schedule.
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FILTER AND FLOW:
BENEFITS OF RAIN GARDENS
Urban areas, like Frisco, are characterized by an abundance of impervious surfaces (think driveways, alleys, parking lots and roads). Unlike soil, which is porous, an impervious surface will not allow rainfall to soak into the ground.
When it rains in Frisco, where does all the water go?
It "goes with the flow" - literally! Following each rain event, a massive amount of rainwater runs straight off the pavement. This water gathers together, flows into storm drains and eventually bursts out at high-speed into Frisco's creeks and streams. Over time, large amounts of this fast-flowing runoff can lead to flooding, erosion, stream channel alteration, and dumping of pollutants downstream.
Stormwater bioretention zones are planted to help slow some of that flow. Also called "rain gardens," these zones simultaneously allow plant roots to filter out suspended pollutants while the captured water slowly soaks into the ground. Learn how to install a rain garden to "filter and flow" stormwater through your own landscape!
Nature's water filter = native Blackland Prairie grasses and flowers. These native perennials are some of the most effective plant species at absorbing and filtering stormwater. Prairie plants are also known for their deep roots that help prevent erosion by stabilizing the soil. Did you know that some native prairie grasses grow roots more than 10 feet deep? Now, that's some serious filtration and soil stabilization power!
Many local nurseries offer native grasses and flowers for purchase seasonally. Register for the upcoming Native Perennials Brown Bag Workshop below, and learn how to incorporate these hardy beneficial species into your own landscape.
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NATIVE PERENNIALS BROWN BAG WORKSHOP
It's not too late to register for the Native Perennials Brown Bag Workshop! Join Tim Wardell from Shades of Green, as he shares his list of perfect native perennials for YOUR home landscape.
(Workshop will be held in the Art Studio at The Grove at Frisco Commons)
Presenter: Shades of Green
Location: Commons Hall, The Grove at Frisco Commons
Friday, September 10, 2021
12 - 1 p.m.
Register for Class Here
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THE COMMUNITY CLEANUP CHALLENGE COMES TO FRISCO
North Texas has a litter problem, but you can be a part of the pollution solution!
The City of Frisco is set to compete in the North Texas Community Cleanup Challenge, which will take place on World Rivers Day (Saturday, September 25). The city that collects the most litter per resident will receive a trophy and major regional bragging rights.
Recruit your neighbors, classmates or coworkers to participate in this fun team-building experience! You can even register as a family or individual. Visit this link to learn more, reserve litter cleanup supplies and register today. Inside litter cleanup supply bags, registered volunteers will receive a FREE T-SHIRT (while supplies last).
Register Online Here (Note - registration closes Sept.19.)
Registered Volunteers will pick up supply bags on Sept. 25 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. at 6616 Walnut Street.
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TURN COMPOST: SEASONAL SAVINGS
It's easy to "Turn" your food waste into something beneficial and impactful! All you need is a Turn bucket subscription for $20/month. Turn provides a container-swap composting service for subscribers at Frisco's Environmental Collection Center (6616 Walnut Street) every other Friday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sign up online to get started and receive a 10% off your first month with promo code FRISCO10.
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CYCLE, SOAK AND SAVE THIS SUMMER
Systems that Cycle and Soak run several short cycles with rest periods in between. This allows water to soak into the soil and penetrate to your lawn's root zone, where it belongs.
- To set your controller to the Cycle and Soak method, program each zone so that that the system runs only as long as the soil can absorb water (this varies depending on slope and soil composition, but 4-6 minutes per zone is a good starting point).
- Allow a resting period of approximately 30 minutes between cycles, then run the whole system again.
- Repeat this pattern until the soil has been moistened to a depth of approximately 4-6 inches.
- It is also important to make sure that your foundation is getting enough water, because clay soil is known to expand and contracts with fluctuation in temperatures and rainfall. In Frisco, low flow systems like dedicated drip irrigation systems and soaker hoses may be used up to two hours a day, any day (outside the hours of 10:00 am – 6:00 pm).
The City of Frisco's licensed irrigators are here to help you program your controller, and make sure your home's sprinkler system is running efficiently. Schedule your free sprinkler system checkup today with the myFrisco app or by calling 972-292-5800.
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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.
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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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