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Monday, September 13 - Sunday, September 19

New This Week:

In Case You Missed It:
Seasonal Reminders:
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).

Click here for an image to share on social media.
      
View the watering schedule map.
Learn more about setting your controller.
Prevent water waste with Cycle and Soak.
Schedule your Free Sprinkler Checkup.
 
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 261.
Last week, the GPCD was 273.

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

SCHEDULE YOUR FREE SPRINKLER CHECKUP

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.  

FLOWERS FIT FOR "ROYALTY"

This year's "super generation" of monarch butterflies is on the move! These monarchs will overwinter in Mexico, after migrating more than 3,000 miles (some traveling up to 50 miles every day). North Texas is situated squarely in the migration flyway, which means thousands of hungry and tired butterflies are headed our way this fall. The flowering plants in your landscape will be critical sources of food (nectar) and shelter for these monarchs along their journey. Is your landscape ready for a royal visit? 

Some plants are better than others for attracting monarchs and other butterflies to your yard. The following native and adapted plants are also drought-tolerant and can stay beautiful for months with very little maintenance! Whether you plant to support the monarchs or just want to show off a beautiful fall landscape, Plant SMART Frisco has show-stopping fall color to inspire you. This award-winning resource, specifically created for Frisco residents, uses information from the Texas Smartscape database and other authoritative horticultural resources.

Save water and money by letting your lawn go dormant this fall and winter.
 
Overseeding with cool season grasses is prohibited in the City of Frisco.  (Ordinance 19-04-34 Section 8)
 

CATCH THE RAIN!

This class is sure to be a "barrel of fun!"  Experts agree that natural rainwater is the best type of water to nourish your lawn, landscape or vegetable garden. Join us to learn how to divert, store and use this natural resource.  We’ll also "pour" through the basics of rainwater harvesting and how it can help reduce your stormwater's effect on the environment. This class is DIY and each participant may build and take home their own 55-gallon rain barrel at $55 dollars each.  Rain barrels are made from recycled food-grade containers and are roughly 24” wide by 36” tall.

Presenters: Rooted In 

Location: Commons Hall, The Grove at Frisco Commons 

Thursday, September 30, 2021
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Register for Class Here

Use this link to order your rain barrel.  All purchases MUST be made through Rooted In at the link provided. The City of Frisco is not involved in the rain barrel purchase.

THE COMMUNITY CLEANUP CHALLENGE:  LAST WEEK TO REGISTER!

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.

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.

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). 
 
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 (example pictured above) 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!
 
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
CYCLE, SOAK AND SAVE

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.
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.
 
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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