· Odd-numbered addresses (those ending in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) may water on Wednesday and Sunday

· No irrigation may occur on Monday, Thursday or Friday

· No irrigation may occur between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on any day.

During Stage 2 restrictions, building foundations and landscaping may be watered by hand-held hose, soaker hose, bucket or drip irrigation for up to two hours on any day before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Violators of the Stage 2 restrictions are subject to fines of up to $2,000 per violation.

“Irving’s daily water demand has been steadily increasing since early June from about 40 million gallons per day (MGD) up to a recent peak of more than 66 MGD,” said Water Utilities Director Todd Reck. “Moving to the mandatory schedule in Stage 2 should reduce water demand and help maintain safe water levels.”

Activating the mandatory restrictions is a proactive move intended to preserve the water supply and thereby protect public health, welfare and safety, as well as minimize the adverse impacts of water supply shortages. Cooperation with the restrictions will help ensure water is available for domestic use, sanitation and fire protection. For more information, visit www.cityofirving.org, locate the “Departments” tab then select “Water Utilities,” or call (972) 721-2281.

The suggested capital improvement plans call for pipe replacements in several Irving neighborhoods, massive upgrades to underground infrastructure and the implementation of master plans, water reuse irrigation projects and development of future water supply.

To carry out the recommendations, city leaders are proposing to increase current investment in capital improvement plans from $15 million to between $24 and $40 million. Management will recommend a water and sewer rate adjustment of 5 percent, and a 2 percent adjustment to the franchise fee. Such investments will begin the process of bringing the city’s water and wastewater system up-to-date. The funding also will pay for necessary street improvements as pipes are replaced.

Project Costs
An example of how the money will be used is found beneath the surface of Irving streets. Due to corrosion, multiple pipe breaks and associated maintenance, a critical recommendation includes replacing cast iron pipes with PVC pipes. The annual goal of replacing up to 28 miles of water and sewer pipes will cost the city $22 million each year. PVC pipes are better able to withstand corrosion, decrease risk of impacting water quality and carry a life cycle of more than 50 years.

An additional $6 to $12 million annually would be expended on several master plan projects, including an upgrade to the Delaware Creek Sewer and capacity improvements to the Hackberry, Northgate and MacArthur pump stations.

Neighborhood Water Improvements
Neighborhoods receiving water and sewer replacements during 2009-10 include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Arts District
· Lee Britain
· Barton Estates
· North Austin Heights
· Grauwyler Heights
· Northwest Park
· Hillcrest Oaks
· Owen Point
· Irving Heights
· Sherwood Forest
· Irving Heritage District
· University Hills
· Lamar-Brown

Source: All About Irving