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Dumas Drought Contingency Plan Outlines Water Use Restrictions

Drought response stage water use restrictions Stage 1: Summer conservationGoal: Achieve a voluntary ten percent reduction in daily water demand.Voluntary water use restrictions Water customers are requested to voluntarily limit the irrigation of landscaped areas and to irrigate landscapes only between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each night. All operations of the city shall adhere to water use restrictions prescribed for Stage 1 of the plan, except the city park irrigation times may be adjusted to accommodate the needs of the park patrons and event schedules. However, adherence to the total time allowed to irrigate shall not be extended. Water customers are requested to practice water conservation and to minimize or discontinue water use for nonessential purposes. Stage 2: Moderate water shortage conditionsGoal: Achieve a 15 percent or more reduction in daily water demandWater use restrictions-Under threat of penalty for violation, the following water use restrictions shall apply to all persons: Irrigation of landscaped areas with hose-end sprinklers with a timer or automatic irrigation systems shall be limited to Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for customers with a street address ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6 or 8), and Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays for water customers with a street address ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9), and limit the irrigation of landscaped areas to between the time 30 minutes before sunset on designated watering days to 30 minutes after sunrise the next day. However, irrigation of landscaped areas is permitted at any time if it is by means of a hand-held hose, a faucet-filled bucket or watering can of five gallons or less, or a drip irrigation system. All operations of the city shall adhere to water use restrictions prescribed for Stage 2 of the plan, except the city park irrigation times may be adjusted to accommodate the needs of the park patrons and event schedules. However, adherence to the total time allowed to irrigate shall not be extended. Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle is prohibited except on designated watering days between the time 30 minutes before sunset on designated watering days to 30 minutes after sunrise the next day. Such washing, when allowed, shall be done with a handheld bucket or a handheld hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle for quick rinses. Vehicle washing may be done at any time on the immediate premises of a commercial car or truck wash or commercial service station. Further, such washing may be exempted from these regulations if the health, safety, and welfare of the public is contingent upon frequent vehicle cleansing, such as garbage trucks and vehicles used to transport food and perishables. Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, or jacuzzi-type pools is prohibited except on designated watering days between the time 30 minutes before sunset on designated watering days to 30 minutes after sunrise the next day. Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system. Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to firefighting, related activities, or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare, except that use of water from designated fire hydrants for construction purposes may be allowed under special permit from the city. Use of water for the irrigation of golf course greens, tees, and fairways is prohibited except on designated watering days between the time 30 minutes before sunset on designated watering days to 30 minutes after sunrise the next day. However, if the golf course utilizes a water source other than that provided by the city, the facility shall not be subject to these regulations. The irrigation schedule may be adjusted to accommodate tournament play or maintenance activities on the course. However, adherence to the total time allowed to irrigate shall not be extended. All restaurants are prohibited from serving water to their patrons except when requested The following uses of water are defined as nonessential and are prohibited: Washdown of any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas; Use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection; Use of water for dust control; Flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street; and Failure to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak(s). Stage 3: Severe water shortage conditions.Goal: Achieve a 20 percent or more reduction in daily water demand.Water use restrictions-All requirements of Stage 2 shall remain in effect during Stage 3 except: Irrigation of landscaped areas shall be limited to Sundays and Thursdays for customers with a street address ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6 or 8), and Saturdays and Wednesdays for water customers with a street address ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9), and limit the irrigation of landscaped areas to between the time 30 minutes before sunset on designated watering days to 30 minutes after sunrise the next day and shall be by means of handheld hoses, handheld buckets, drip irrigation, or permanently installed automatic sprinkler system and hose-end sprinklers with a timer only. All operations of the city shall adhere to water use restrictions prescribed for Stage 3 of the plan, except the city park irrigation times may be adjusted to accommodate the needs of the park patrons and event schedules. However, adherence to the total time allowed to irrigate shall not be extended. The watering of golf course tees is prohibited unless the golf course utilizes a water source other than that provided by the city. The use of water for construction purposes from designated fire hydrants under special permit is to be discontinued. Stage 4: Critical water shortageGoal: Achieve a 25 percent or more reduction in daily water demand.Water use restrictions-All requirements of Stage 2 and 3 shall remain in effect during Stage 4 except: Irrigation of landscaped areas shall be limited to Sundays for customers with a street address ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6 or 8), and Saturdays for water customers with a street address ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9), and limit the irrigation of landscaped areas to between the time 30 minutes before sunset on designated watering days to 30 minutes after sunrise the next day and shall be by means of hand-held hoses, hand-held buckets, drip irrigation, or permanently installed automatic sprinkler system and hose-end sprinklers with a timer only.. Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle not occurring on the premises of a commercial car or truck wash and commercial service stations and not in the immediate interest of public health, safety, and welfare is prohibited. Further, such vehicle washing at commercial car washes and commercial service stations shall occur only between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 noon the next day. The filling, refilling, or adding of water to swimming pools, wading pools, and jacuzzi-type pools is prohibited. Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system. No applications for new, additional, expanded, or increased-in-size water service connections, meters, service lines, pipeline extensions, mains, or water service facilities of any kind shall be allowed or approved. Stage 5: Emergency water shortageGoal: Achieve a 50 percent reduction in daily water demand. Water use restrictions-All requirements of Stage 2, 3, and 4 shall remain in effect during Stage 5 except: Irrigation of landscaped areas is absolutely Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle is absolutely prohibited.

Dumas Reminds Residents About Mowing

Just a Friendly reminder to please keep the grass and weeds on your property mowed.To make an anonymous report for a tall weed/grass problem, please email the city here.Thank You

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Dumas: List of Approved Backflow Testers

Noel Venzor (806)376-8331 John Lauferwiler (806)517-1546 Gary Ward (806)935-3361 Davy Flores (806)683-8440 Rick Stevens (806)948-4398 Janie-Adam Lee (806)376-9797 Curtis Brown (806)333-2564 Lance Ferry (806)679-7754 Oscar Ramirez (806)336-0510 William (Sonny) E. Scott (806)316-4201 Hobey Brown (806)374-0407 Ray Buffington (806)928-0939 Jason Rewine (806)395-1668 Leo Britten (806)382-8755

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Dumas Implements Stage 1 of Drought Contingency Plan

The City of Dumas would like to raise awareness and graciously asks for our citizens’ assistance in working together to conserve the available water supply. In order to protect the integrity of our water supply facilities during the recent scorching temperatures we have all been affected by, we are currently in Stage 1 of the “City Drought Contingency Plan” which runs annually between May and September, automatically. Stage 1: Summer Conservation Period: Goal: Achieve a voluntary 10% reduction in daily water demand. Voluntary Restrictions on Water Usage: -Customers are requested to voluntarily limit the watering of garden areas/grass and only water between 4:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. -All City operations will have to comply with water use restrictions prescribed for Stage 1 of the plan. However, City Park irrigation times may be adjusted to accommodate the needs of park users and park schedules/events, but compliance with the total time allowed for watering shall not be extended. -Water customers are requested to practice water conservation and to minimize or disrupt the use of water for non-essential purposes. (Stage 1 of this plan shall be rescinded on the last day of September each year.) We understand this may be an inconvenience to many, but during this time, it is imperative that we work together to take care of everyone. We appreciate your willingness to participate. La ciudad de Dumas desea crear conciencia y pide amablemente la ayuda de nuestros ciudadanos para trabajar juntos para conservar el suministro de agua disponible. Para proteger la integridad de nuestras instalaciones de suministro de agua durante las recientes temperaturas abrasadoras que nos han afectado a todos, actualmente nos encontramos en la Etapa 1 del “Plan Municipal de Contingencia por Sequía” que se ejecuta anualmente entre mayo y septiembre, de forma automática. Etapa 1: Período de conservación de Verano: Meta: Lograr una reducción voluntaria del 10% en la demanda diaria de agua. Restricciones voluntarias al uso del agua: -Se solicita a los clientes que limiten voluntariamente el riego de las áreas del jardín/césped y solo rieguen entre las 4:00 a. m. – 10:00 a. m. y las 6:00 p. m. - 10:00 pm. -Todas las operaciones de la Ciudad deberán cumplir con las restricciones de uso de agua prescritas para la Etapa 1 del plan. Sin embargo, los tiempos de riego de City Park pueden ajustarse para adaptarse a las necesidades de los usuarios del parque y los horarios/eventos del parque, pero no se ampliará el cumplimiento del tiempo total permitido para el riego. -Se solicita a los clientes de agua que practiquen la conservación del agua y minimicen o interrumpan el uso del agua para fines no esenciales. (La etapa 1 de este plan quedará rescindida el último día de septiembre de cada año). Entendemos que esto puede ser un inconveniente para muchos, pero durante este tiempo, es imperativo que trabajemos juntos para cuidar de todos. Agradecemos su disposición a participar.

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Dumas Announces Water & Wastewater Rate Increases

The City of Dumas conducted a water and wastewater rate study to determine the rates needed over the next five years to sustain and improve the water and wastewater operations. For more information about the results of the rate study and the proposed five-year rate plan, please follow the links below. Water and Wastewater Rate Study Presentation - April 7, 2026 City of Dumas - Five Year Water and Wastewater Rate Plan City of Dumas Final Water and Wastewater Rate Study and Long-Term Financial Plan

Moore County Commissioners to Discuss Burn Ban, Subdivision Regulations, and Courthouse Security

REGULAR MEETING COMMISSIONERS' COURT MOORE COUNTY, TEXAS Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Commissioners' Court of Moore County, Texas, will be held on the 15th day of April, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioners' Courtroom, Moore County Courthouse, Dumas, Texas, at which time the following subjects will be considered: AGENDA * Opening Agenda * Establish Quorum * Prayer * Pledge of Allegiance * Review and act on Minutes from previous meeting. * Review and act on any Budget Amendments. * Review and act on any Personnel matters. * Review and act on Monthly Reports from various Departments. * Review and act on payment of any bills. * Presentation from Moore County Extension Office on upcoming events and programs. * Discussion and possible action regarding burn ban for Moore County. * Discussion and possible action regarding updates to the Moore County Subdivision Regulations. * Discussion and possible action regarding the purchase of new equipment for the Road and Bridge Department. * Discussion and possible action regarding courthouse security improvements. * Discussion and possible action regarding updates to the Moore County Emergency Management Plan. * Public Comment * Adjourn

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Dumas Economic Development Corporation Board Members Announced

DEDC Board of Directors Rusty Moore, President Term Expires: 2025 Vacant, Vice-President Term Expires: 2024 Mike Duran, Secretary Term Expires: 2026 Lindsey Roberts, Treasurer Term Expires: 2026 Cody Cristwell, Director Term Expires: 2024 Jeff Nelson, Director Term Expires: 2025 Kyle Streiber, Director Term Expires: 2024