SB
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04-27-12 01:28 PM - Post#148560
In response to SB
StacyLynn624, I don't think you understand the seriousness of the water shortage. A drought is not an anomaly. A drought happens because there is a persistent weather pattern. Consider again that 28% figure for Texoma water resources. Historically it is 28% but given the condition of Lavon it may have been a greater source in 2011. At one point Lavon was down over 12 feet, over half it's capacity was empty. If Lavon had dropped another 4 feet the water pumps would have been above the surface and none of the remaining Lavon water would have been available. How's that for serious? Plenty of water now but projections through the summer are mixed. During summer months we use three times the water that we do now. My grandkids have all parents and grandparents working full time. They visit Celebration park, visit swimming pools, and they have fun despite the water restrictions.
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StacyLynn624
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04-27-12 02:02 PM - Post#148562
In response to SB
I don't think that you understand the seriousness of how stupid this one line item is.
SB - I am not saying that Stage 3 restrictions are dumb and that we shouldn't be using our sprinklers every day and watering the sidewalk.
I'm arguing the one tiny line item. Let's say if all of the line items together saved all of the water, how much would be attributed to each line item? Would limiting the number of times you could use your sprinkler system save 10% of that 100% saved? 50%? How much does not having splash day 5 days a week for 15 minutes a day save of that 100%? 1%? 2%? It's certainly not the driver of the water conservation effort. It's not draining the lake.
How would you feel if your grandkids were stuck inside at daycare all summer long, from 7:30 to 6, staring out the window because the city told them they couldn't splash in the water? Most of the summer, that 15 minutes at 9am is the only time they get to run around outside.
I just want my kid to be able to play outside, in the water, in a safe, enclosed environment, with his friends. Is that too much to ask?
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mgrayar
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04-27-12 02:46 PM - Post#148566
In response to StacyLynn624
Just to clarify, slip and slides have been mentioned a lot. The use of these items are also restricted. It is no more allowed under stage 3 than is the splash time at the day care.
Nobody is targeting daycare kids. The restrictions effect us all! This is not personal, it is real.
It may not be ideal, but be glad you live in an area that has great facilities that are available when you choose to use them. It really is a blessing to have splash pads in the area that do recycle water and can be used even in drought.
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Edited by mgrayar on 04-27-12 02:47 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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SB
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04-27-12 04:41 PM - Post#148571
In response to StacyLynn624
How would you feel if your grandkids were stuck inside at daycare all summer long, from 7:30 to 6, staring out the window because the city told them they couldn't splash in the water? Most of the summer, that 15 minutes at 9am is the only time they get to run around outside.
If this is the situation then the problem is the daycare and not the water conservation restrictions. Daycare activities need not revolve around a few minutes under a water sprinkler.
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StacyLynn624
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04-27-12 09:43 PM - Post#148583
In response to SB
Seriously people. You are not reading anything that I'm writing at all.
No one has answered me yet on how much water is actually used by this one line item. The rest of the restrictions are fine.
There's no problem with the daycare. Kids need to go outside.
I understand that slip and slides are against the regulations. Why are they still sold in stores where you cant use them? Is anyone patrolling the streets to catch people using them? What about those $500 inflatable water slides? They sell those at all of the stores. Can you seriously tell me that they are used according to the time restrictions? Give me a break.
I think we need restrictions. We need to conserve water. I'm not disagreeing with you, and I haven't the whole time. The issue is this specific line item. Why don't you tell me how that one line item saves more than all of the others combined? Or, how it saves the majority? Or how it saves more than any of the others, because I think it saves as much as if I showered with my husband every day for a week.
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mgrayar
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04-27-12 10:15 PM - Post#148586
In response to StacyLynn624
Stacy, yes someone does patrol to catch abusers. In fact, more people this year than last. It is not illegal to sell a slip and slide, that's silly. Just like it is not illegal to sell a hose. It is just against the rules to use either improperly.
In terms of volume of water used, I cannot answer that. However, that would be good info for you to acquire for your petition to get the rule changed.
Have you called the city? I had a question a few weeks back about hose-in weed control and they were easy to get a hold of.
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SB
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04-27-12 10:54 PM - Post#148589
In response to mgrayar
Conservation doesn't just include water savings from a few big things. Conservation comes from lots of little savings that combine to make a big savings.
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hollowel
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05-24-12 11:12 AM - Post#149711
In response to SB
Looks like they may be easing the water restrictions
North Texas Municipal Water District expected to ease restrictions
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TC2112
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05-25-12 10:08 AM - Post#149734
In response to hollowel
Returning to Stage 2.
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