Urgent water restrictions in place in North Texas city after pump failure
NORTH TEXAS – A main water well pump failure in the northwest Tarrant County city of Blue Mound has resulted in major water restrictions.
The city of 2,200 is now under a mandatory Stage 3 water stage to "maintain adequate water supply for drinking and firefighting purposes," officials said Friday.
Under the restriction, prohibitions include:
- Landscape watering
- Water on paved areas, including runoff from garden or lawn watering, and hosing of pavements and buildings
- Draining or filling of swimming pools
- Operation of ornamental fountains and ponds
- Washing all vehicles
City officials have notified the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, while staff continue to monitor the situation.
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