It's That Time Again - Water Restrictions Underway

Stage 1 Water Use Restrictions

Beginning Saturday, May 1, residential water customers Austin will follow the same twice-a-week watering schedule. Depending on the street address, customers may water as needed only before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m. Odd numbered addresses water on Wednesdays and Saturdays, while even numbered addresses water on Thursdays and Sundays. These restrictions will be in effect until further notice.
In Stage 1, the following additional restrictions apply to the use of potable water:

Mandatory Watering for Commercial and Residential: 

Commercial and Multi-family water on Tuesdays & Fridays

Single family homes have 2 watering days a week: 

Odd-numbered addresses: Wednesdays and Saturdays

Even-numbered addresses: Thursdays and Sundays

No outdoor irrigation between 10am and 7pm

Hand Watering allowed anytime

Watering restrictions help conserve our treated drinking water and preserve water supply in the Highland Lakes. The full water use management ordinance may be found in Chapter 6-4 of City Code. Violations are Class C misdemeanors, with each instance punishable by a fine of up to $500. To report violations, please use our online reporting form or call 311.