Are you following best irrigation practices?

Earlier this month, Blake walked us through why watering two days per week is best for the lawn, and the best irrigation practices to ensure you’re watering effectively and not wasting.

Don't miss out on our next Water Talk, where Charles Swanson, Irrigation Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife, will discuss smart controllers and more of the latest tech to maximize water use efficiency in the landscape and reduce water waste. Sign up now!

Let’s keep those sprinklers OFF!

According to NBCDFW, North Texas has experienced above average rainfall totals this spring.  We continue to see storms rolling in the first couple weeks of June.  It’s been a good spring to keep your sprinklers off! Sign up for WaterMyYard.org to know when to turn them on.

Learn More -  https://watermyyard.org/#/Location

Do you know your Watering Days?

Following a two-day-per-week watering schedule helps conserve water while keeping your landscape healthy. We’ve put together a chart of watering schedules from cities in our service area so you can easily find your assigned days—check it out at WaterLessYall.com. Be sure to water only on your designated days and avoid watering during the heat of the day!

Mowing for a Better Lawn

All this rain means we’ll all be mowing every weekend for a while! Place your mower at its highest setting to allow longer grass leaves to capture more sunlight, protect the soil, and grow deeper roots! Also, keep those grass clippings on the lawn – it’s free fertilizer! Check out these tips and more on our website at the link below. 

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Upper Trinity Receives Platinum Peak Performance Awards

Upper Trinity Regional Water District  is proud to announce that all four of its water reclamation facilities have been honored with the Platinum Peak Performance Award for maintaining a record of 100% compliance in best wastewater treatment practices for over five consecutive years, led by its Lakeview Plant, which has achieved 26 years of Platinum performance.

Learn More - https://www.nacwa.org/about-us/awards/peak

Thomas E. Taylor Water Treatment Plant Wins “Best Tasting Surface Water” in the Region 

Upper Trinity Regional Water District’s Tom Taylor Water Treatment Plant has been awarded the prestigious “Best Tasting Surface Water” title at the 2025 Best Tasting Water Contest held by the North Central Texas Regional Water School. The contest celebrates outstanding drinking water within NCTRS's 15 county region serving over 7.3 million residents. You can learn more about the plant’s water treatment process (including steps to improve taste and odor) on our website.

Learn More - https://www.nctrs.com/best-tasting-water

UTRWD at City of Celina's Annual "Splash & Blast" Event!

Come see us on Saturday, June 28th at Old Celina Park for City of Celina's annual "Splash & Blast" event. With great food, games, music, fireworks -- It'll be fun for the whole family. Come find Upper Trinity's booth -- we'd love to see you!

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