The City of Katy asks residents and businesses to continue using daily water conservation techniques in order to reduce water usage during current extreme heat conditions, according to a recent post on the city’s Facebook page.

 The city offers these quick tips on how to lower water usage:

- Lawns only require about 1” of water per week - preferably ½” of water twice per week

- Purchase a rain gauge or irrigation rain sensor to monitor rainfall and adjust your irrigation accordingly

- Keep grass about 3” tall during the summer - tall grass holds moisture better and will eliminate the need to water frequently

- Don’t water when it’s windy out

- Over-watered lawns will have a short root system and will not be drought tolerant

- Design a water-efficient landscape by planting drought-tolerant grass and choosing plants that are native to Texas climate conditions.

- Check French Drains for excessive water due to over-irrigation.

Other weekly tips on how to conserve water can be found at www.cityofkaty.com/pw-tip-of-the-week.

For any other questions or concerns, please contact Public Works at 281-391-4820 or PublicWorksInfo@CityofKaty.com.