Currently 76.32% of Texas is drought-free, including Austin and the surrounding areas. Abnormally dry conditions exist in 23.68% of Texas, while only 12.61% of the state is experiencing moderate drought conditions.
Here’s an update on the watering restrictions for Austin and surrounding areas:
Austin
Austin is currently in Conservation Stage water restrictions.
Hose-End Sprinklers:
Odd numbered addresses: Wednesday and Saturday
Even numbered addresses: Thursday and Sunday
Residential irrigation is allowed two days a week between midnight and 10 a.m, and/or 7 p.m to midnight.
Automatic Irrigation:
Odd numbered addresses: Wednesday only
Even numbered addresses: Thursday only
Residential irrigation is allowed one day a week between midnight and 10 a.m., and/or 7 p.m. to midnight. Residential customers may also water a second day with a hose-end sprinkler.
Washing vehicles at home is permitted with an auto shut-off hose or bucket.
The following are allowed at any time on any day of the week:
- Watering with drip irrigation, a hand-held hose, or a refillable container
- Watering trees with a Treegator®, soaker hose, or automatic tree bubbler
- Watering vegetable gardens with a soaker hose
- Pressure washing sidewalks, driveways, decks, patios, paved areas, home siding, or fences
Fountains must recirculate water.
Further details can be found at: Austin Water.
West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA)
The WTCPUA is currently on a Stage 2 watering schedule.
Residential watering is allowed with hose-end sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems 2 days a week between midnight and 10 a.m., and from 7 p.m. to midnight.
Residential addresses ending in 0, 1, 2, 3: Monday and Thursday
Residential addresses ending in 4, 5, 6: Tuesday and Friday
Residential addresses ending in 7, 8, 9: Wednesday and Saturday
Commercial customers (including HOA (Homeowners’ Association) and POA (Property Owners’ Association) addresses): Tuesday and Friday
No watering allowed on Sundays.
For more information visit: West Travis County PUA.
District 17
District 17 is currently on a Stage 1 watering schedule.
Automated irrigation allowed 2 days a week before 10:00 a.m., and/or after 7:00 p.m. on designated days:
Residential numbers ending in 0, 1, 2, 3: Mondays and Thursdays
Residential numbers ending in 4, 5, 6: Tuesdays and Fridays
Residential numbers ending in 7, 8, 9: Wednesdays and Saturdays
No automated system allowed on Sundays.
Commercial and HOAs: Tuesdays and Fridays
Customers using automated systems may not water the same landscape areas using hose-end sprinklers — only hand-held hose allowed if additional water is required.
Hose-end sprinkler permitted any day, but not between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Only for customers who do not have automated irrigation systems.
Other irrigation methods: hand-held hose, soaker hose, bubbler, drip irrigation, or watering can of 5 gallons or less are allowed any day, any time.
Other water uses not restricted: car washing, pool refills, use of outdoor fountains, etc.
More information at: Travis County Water Control District 17.
Lakeway
The Lakeway Municipal Utility District (LMUD) is in Stage 2 water restrictions year round for outdoor use of in-ground/automatic irrigation systems or hose-end sprinklers.
Watering is allowed 2 days a week from midnight to 10 a.m., and 7 p.m. to midnight. No watering is allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Residential numbers ending in 0, 1, 2, 3: Mondays and Thursdays
Residential numbers ending in 4, 5, 6: Tuesdays and Fridays
Residential numbers ending in 7, 8, 9: Wednesdays and Saturdays
Commercial (including HOA common areas): Tuesdays and Fridays
Watering by hand, power washing, car washing, etc. are allowed any day at any time.
For further details see: Lakeway Municipal Utility District.
Pflugerville
Pflugerville is under Mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions.
Outdoor irrigation by a permanently installed automatic irrigation system is allowed 2 days a week before 10 a.m., and after 7 p.m.
Odd numbered addresses: Wednesdays and Saturdays
Even numbered addresses: Thursdays and Sundays
No watering on Mondays.
Exceptions for new landscapes after installation:
- Day 1-10: once a day
- Day 11-20: once every other day
- Day 21-30: once every third day
Commercial facilities (civic, commercial, industrial and institutional properties, apartments and condominiums) may water on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Hand watering is permitted at any time if it is by means of a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle, a faucet-filled bucket, or watering can of 5 gallons or less.
Outdoor irrigation is permitted by a hose-end sprinkler, a soaker hose, or drip irrigation from midnight to 10:00 a.m., and 7:00 p.m. to midnight on designated watering days.
Washing motor vehicles, motorbikes, boats, or other vehicles is permitted on your designated watering days from midnight to 10:00 a.m., and 7:00 p.m. to midnight. Use a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle.
More information is available at: Pflugerville Mandatory Water Conservation and the Drought Contingency Plan (Title V: Public Works, Chapter 53:200).
Buda
The City of Buda is currently under Stage 1 drought restrictions.
Irrigation with hose-end sprinklers and automatic sprinkler systems is
allowed two days a week, and is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Odd numbered residential addresses: Wednesday and Saturday
Even numbered residential addresses: Thursday and Sunday
Commercial, mixed use, and multi-family: Tuesday and Friday
It is recommended that outdoor watering be limited to one of the
permitted watering days each week to promote conservation.
Irrigation with hand-held bucket, hand-held hose, soaker hose, or drip irrigation system is allowed any day and at any time.
Noncommercial vehicle washing is allowed on any day and at any time, but must be done using a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff device.
Swimming pools are allowed to operate and be filled as normal. It is recommended that swimming pools be covered while not in use to minimize evaporative losses.
Complete information is available at: Buda Water Conservation.
Wimberley
Wimberley is currently under Stage 2 restrictions.
Irrigation with hose-end sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems is allowed between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Odd numbered addresses: Saturdays
Even numbered addresses: Sundays
Irrigation is allowed between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. by means of a hand-held hose, a faucet-filled bucket or watering can of 5 gallons or less, or a drip irrigation system.
Odd numbered addresses: Saturdays and Wednesdays
Even numbered addresses: Sundays and Thursdays
Washing any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle is prohibited except on designated watering days between 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and between 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Such washing shall be done with a hand-held hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle for quick rinses.
Adding water to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, or jacuzzi-type pools is permitted on your designated days and times. Fifty percent of swimming pool water surface must be covered when the pool is not in use to minimize evaporation.
More information is available at: Wimberley Water Supply Corporation.
The City of Austin website lists a number of ways to conserve water for laundry rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, vehicles, surfaces, pools, and fountains, along with other helpful suggestions.
As well, having your irrigation system professionally inspected and maintained is one of the most effective actions you can take to both conserve water and support a healthy landscape.
For the very best in maintenance and repair to your sprinkler system, call the experts at South Austin Irrigation at (512) 534-7449 or complete our Service Request form.
