Drought Contingency Plan Questions:
Why does Texas Water Company have a Drought Contingency Plan (DCP)?
The Texas Administrative Code requires Texas Water Company to have a Drought Contingency Plan (DCP). Texas Water Company updates these plans to ensure we are being a strong steward of water and submits these plans to the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for approval, at least, every five years.
What is a Drought Contingency Plan (DCP)?
A DCP is a strategy Texas Water Company implements to manage water supply during a drought, or other water supply shortage.
Link to the DCP.
How does the Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) apply to me?
The DCP contains year-round rules and water restrictions that vary during different drought stages. The requirements are established to protect the Texas Water Company (TWC) water supply and applies to all TWC customers including individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, wholesale, and all other legal entities.