Month

Bill Message and Insert (if applicable)

Residents’ wintertime water use determines wastewatervolume charges. Winter months are used since lawn watering usually is not done. The bill with a starting service date in December is the first of three used to calculate your winter-quarter average for wastewater billing purposes. www.fortworthgov.org/water Help Keep Sewer Pipes Fat Free  Mantenga los alcantarillados libres de grasa 

November

Take precautions to keep your pipes grease free. Putting leftover food down the sink or garbage disposal can cause clogged sewer pipes. Instead, wrap them in newspaper and discard in the trash or try composting. For more info, visit our web site: www.fortworthgov.org/water. Click on the Wastewater menu and then click on Fat, Oils and Grease 2009 Rates 

October 

Need a speaker for your school, organization or club? The Water Department has programs on water-saving landscapes, water quality, fire ant control, water industry careers and more. Call (817) 392-4477 to arrange a speaker or visit our web site, www.fortworthgov.org/water, then look under Educational Resources and click on Speakers Bureau. Help Us Serve You Better 

September

Use pesticides wisely. Misuse or overuse of pesticides can cause water pollution. Keeping our water clean & safe is everyone’s responsibility. Visit our web site for more information, www.fortworthgov.org/water.  
Insert: No Watering Year Round; Shred Day 

You can water any day of the week you choose, just not between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., unless by hand or with a soaker hose. Water is a valuable limited resource. Nothing can replace it. Use it wisely. Visit www.savefortworthwater.org for tips on efficient watering practices.   Insert: Yard Smart Seminar

The annual Water Quality Report was mailed in mid-June. If you did not receive one, call 817-392-4477 to request one be mailed. Copies are available at all public libraries and community centers. Businesses may request multiple copies to distribute to customers or residents. The report can be viewed online at www.fortworthgov.org\water. 

Save money by conserving water. Water your lawn early in the morning or late in the evening when less water is lost to evaporation. Water deeply (1 inch of water) and infrequently to obtain a deep root system. Grass with a healthy root system can better tolerate hot temperatures. Repair any leaks. For more info visit,  www.fortworthgov.org/water.

May

The Water Conservation Ordinance prohibits watering landscapes between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. all year long. Watering by hand, with a soaker hose or with drip irrigation is allowed at any time. Visit www.fortworthgov.org/water or call 817-392-4477 for more information.

April

As the time for yard work begins, remember to use pesticides wisely. Misuse or overuse of pesticides can cause water pollution. Most bugs don’t need treatment - less than 1% are harmful. Try to tolerate pests that don’t do damage. Many are beneficial and help control harmful insects. www.fortworthgov.org/water  Inserts: City Times 

March 

As you plan your landscape this spring, use plants that are native or adapted to this area. They stand the best chance of surviving in our climate. Visit www.txsmartscape.com for plant ideas. The Web site also has tips for using water efficiently, using less pesticides and fertilizer, and attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife.  Insert: City Times 

February

Plan to attend the free Yard Smart Seminar on Saturday, March 29 at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens’ Lecture Hall. The event features presentations on growing roses and efficient irrigation practices. Bring your lawn & gardening questions for the hour-long “Ask the Experts” session. Visit www.fortworthgov.org/water  for more information.