Water Wasters Wednesday: New concerns at Paramount Park as AISD, city respond to earlier reports

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) — For this week’s Water Wasters Wednesday, there are new viewer concerns about possible water waste at Paramount Park.

Today, three viewers sent videos to NewsChannel 10 after noticing what they believe were misaligned sprinklers watering areas other than the grass.

One viewer said, “This morning I noticed the sprinklers were still just power washing the tennis court, sidewalk, and street.”

Another viewer said water covered part of the sidewalk near the tennis courts, creating muddy conditions, while other areas of the park appeared dry.

Last week, Water Wasters Wednesday highlighted viewer concerns at Forest Hill Elementary and De Zavala Middle School, along with John Stiff Park, Ridgecrest School Park and the area near Wallace Boulevard and Killgore Street.

In response, Amarillo ISD said maintenance crews routinely inspect irrigation systems and are taking steps to repair the reported issues at Forest Hill Elementary and De Zavala Middle School.

The City of Amarillo encourages residents to report possible sprinkler issues on city property using the appropriate contact information below, depending on the type of issue.

If you spot possible water waste at a business, school, government building, or other public space, take a photo or video and send it to waterwasters@newschannel10.com.

With water conservation continuing to be a topic of discussion, including concerns about future data centers, we will keep tracking possible water waste and sharing viewer submissions throughout the summer.