Water restrictions in Southeast Texas

BEAUMONT, Texas — With the high heat and lack of rain this summer several Southeast Texas cities have recently asked residents and businesses to conserve water.

Many of the water water restrictions have been voluntary although for a few days the City of Beaumont did issue mandatory restrictions but has since rolled them back.

Here our latest articles on which cities have imposed or asked for water restrictions...

RELATED: City of Beaumont now under stage 1 voluntary water restrictions

RELATED: City of Nederland under voluntary water conservation

RELATED: Port Arthur has moved to voluntary water restrictions

RELATED: City of Pinehurst now asking residents, businesses to conserve water due to heat, lack of rain

RELATED: City of Orange voluntary water restrictions increased to Stage 1 due to extended drought

RELATED: Orangefield Water Supply Corp. customers asked to voluntarily limit irrigation of landscaped areas

Here's some tips from the Environmental Protection Agency on conserving water...

There are lots of things you can do in your own home to reduce water use and get more from less. Just follow our simple tips below to get started!

Small household leaks can add up to gallons of water lost every day. That's why WaterSense reminds Americans to check their plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems each year in March during Fix a Leak Week.

Of the estimated 29 billion gallons of water used daily by households in the US, nearly 9 billion gallons, or 30 percent, is devoted to outdoor water use. In the hot summer months, or in dry climates, a household's outdoor water use can be as high as 70 percent.

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