Garland, Texas – March 2, 2009 – Drought has become a fact of life in Texas.  In 1997, the Texas Legislature directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to adopt rules establishing common drought plan requirements for water suppliers.  Under the amended Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 288, which became effective on January 10, 2008, the next revision of the City of Garland’s water conservation and drought contingency plan must be submitted to the TCEQ no later than May 1, 2009, and every five years thereafter, in order to coincide with the regional water planning process.
 
Garland Water is finalizing its water conservation and drought contingency plan in preparation for submittal to the TCEQ.  The proposed City ordinance amendments that have resulted from the revised plan are currently available for review at www.ci.garland.tx.us (under Quick Links), prior to being presented to the Garland City Council in April for approval.
 
For additional information regarding TCEQ conservation and contingency plan requirements, go to www.tceq.state.tx.us.  For information regarding Garland Water Utilities, go to www.garlandwater.com.