On Faith: In a Dry and Thirsty Land

On Faith: In a Dry and Thirsty Land

ROCKWALL, TX (Aug. 2, 2022) So, this is drought. Some of us have never really seen one except for scenes in the world news and photos published by relief organizations. The drought, along with a heat wave (minus the breeze that usually comes with a wave) has been life-threatening, especially to livestock and poor creatures […]

Message from the City of Heath: Drought and Water Restrictions

Message from the City of Heath: Drought and Water Restrictions

HEATH, TX (July 30, 2022) Heath City staff will provide an in-depth report regarding the current Stage 3 Water Restrictions and why they are necessary at the August 9 City Council meeting. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m., and we will place this item at the top of the agenda. We encourage you to attend […]

City of Rockwall continues water flushing program during drought – BUT WHAT IS IT?

City of Rockwall continues water flushing program during drought – BUT WHAT IS IT?

ROCKWALL, TX (July 28, 2022) – While the City of Rockwall’s water provider, North Texas Municipal Water District, has been asking residents to conserve water during this extended drought, questions have arisen about the flushing they’ve seen in the meantime. When people see city employees opening fire hydrants and allowing gallons of water to run […]

Rockwall reminds residents to continue conserving water

Rockwall reminds residents to continue conserving water

ROCKWALL, TX (July 27, 2022) – While residents’ ongoing water conservation efforts have been successful in decreasing consumption in the past few weeks, the City of Rockwall reminds residents we need to continue to be frugal with water usage. Temperatures continue to be in the triple digits, and there has been no significant rain to […]

Watering restrictions to ease on May 1

Twice per week watering allowed as needed (ROCKWALL, TX) The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) water supply reservoirs have reached sufficient levels and capacities to allow the District to ease watering restrictions.  The NTMWD is the water provider to Rockwall and surrounding cities. Beginning May 1, 2015, NTMWD will terminate all drought stages and […]

Location change for Heath Town Hall Meeting on Water, Drought

HEATH, TX (Feb. 12, 2015) Residents are encouraged to attend the Heath Town Hall Meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 — which has been moved to the Cain Middle School Cafeteria.  The City of Dallas Water Utilities Department will present information regarding the drought and Lake Ray Hubbard conditions. For more information, contact the […]

Heath Town Hall Meeting to include Water, Drought Update

HEATH, TX (Jan. 26, 2015) Residents are encouraged to attend the Heath Town Hall Meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 in the Community Room at City Hall. The City of Dallas Water Utilities Department will present information regarding the drought and Lake Ray Hubbard conditions. For more information, contact the City of Heath at […]

Rockwall County AgriLife to hold water solutions conference

UPDATE (August 5, 2014) LOCATION CHANGE! We just received word that the Conference on Water Solutions described below has been moved to the County Extension Office, 915 Whitmore Ste. B, Rockwall, TX 75087. ROCKWALL COUNTY,TX. (July 29, 2014) Rockwall County based businesses have partnered with Leadership Advisory Board of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Rockwall […]

Rockwall exceeds goal of reducing water usage

Unified effort needed to continue water conservation ROCKWALL, TX (June 5, 2014) The City of Rockwall asks for continued support of its water customers to get through the upcoming summer months.  While citizens of Rockwall’s efforts have exceeded the goal of 10% reduction, extraordinary dedication to conservation must continue.  The summer months are the hottest […]

Rockwall watering schedule is once every two weeks as needed

ROCKWALL (November 11, 2013) Due to continued drought conditions, a once every two week watering schedule went into effect on November 1st.  The City of Rockwall is among those served by the North Texas Municipal Water District which is under mandatory water restrictions due to low lake levels. The goal is to reduce water consumption […]