Regional Water Conservation Policy


Plano will assume regional leadership regarding water issues and work with North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) member organizations to encourage more efficient water use and conservation.


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  1. Actions
  2. Status Details

Actions

RWC1
Develop a regional water usage plan with NTMWD for all member cities.
In Progress
RWC2
Participate in regional planning activities to prepare for predicted future drought conditions.
In Progress
RWC3
Develop a landscaping water usage plan that would enable Plano to conserve and reduce the costs for purchasing water from the NTMWD.
In Progress
RWC4
Actively educate residents to achieve compliance with water restrictions.
In Progress
RWC5
Require drought resistant and native plants for required landscaping on all new development and replacement of current landscaping throughout the city.
Pending
RWC6
Study operational impacts of drought conditions on the city’s water and sewer system.
Pending


View a table of all of the Comprehensive Plan's actions here.


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