The City of Celina officially entered Stage 2 of its Water Conservation Plan on July 2, implementing temporary restrictions on outdoor water usage for residents. This move comes as the North Texas community experiences hotter-than-average conditions. Celina is located approximately 12 miles north of Frisco.
Under the new Stage 2 guidelines, residents are permitted to water their lawns only once per week. The specific day for watering is determined by the last digit of the homeowner’s address. Additionally, outdoor watering is prohibited between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to reduce evaporation during peak heat.
Landscaping and foundation watering are subject to different rules. Residents may use hand-held hoses, drip irrigation systems, or soaker hoses on landscaped areas or building foundations for a maximum of two hours daily. However, water-based activities that result in waste, such as washing vehicles or operating lawn fountains, are banned.
The city has also paused the issuance of new swimming pool permits during this stage. Homeowners are prohibited from installing new sod or plants, although new developments may be eligible for a one-time landscaping exception. The city stated these measures are designed to preserve resources for the growing population throughout the summer.
Stage 2 restrictions are triggered when water supply levels at key sources drop or demand approaches capacity, according to the city’s Drought Contingency Plan. The city news release did not specify the exact trigger for this activation. Data from the Upper Trinity Regional Water District, which supplies Celina, does not indicate a broader Stage 2 warning for the region.
Weather data highlights the environmental context. The National Weather Service reported that daily high temperatures in the Dallas-Fort Worth area exceeded normal levels for 24 of the 30 days in June. Daily low temperatures also surpassed the 30-year average for 26 days. Although 3.55 inches of rain fell on July 7, marking the heaviest rainfall for that date since 1989, the preceding month remained hotter than usual.
