STAGE 3 – Severe Conditions
The watering schedule for Stage 3 is the same as for Stage 2. However, additional restrictions to outdoor use may apply (i.e., filling of swimming pools, car washing, and pressure washing).
Responsible use of this precious resource is a crucial part of how we protect our limited water supply. The watering schedules outlined in our State-approved Drought Contingency Plan promote efficient use for landscape irrigation. This schedule and other vital elements of the Plan are designed to help work toward state and regional goals established by the Texas Water Development Board.
STAGE 3 – Watering calendar
The watering schedule for Stage 3 is the same as for Stage 2. However, additional restrictions to outdoor use may apply (i.e., filling of swimming pools, car washing, and pressure washing).
Watering by hand, drip irrigation, or soaker hose is allowed daily between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Levels of Restriction by Stage
The Drought Contingency Plan notes that weather condition thresholds typically dictate drought stages. These thresholds reflect the degree of drought and its impact on the water supply. The Plan also covers emergencies unrelated to drought therefore, all customers should adhere to the year-round watering schedule when we are not in a stage.
YEAR-ROUND WATERING SCHEDULE
Landscape watering using in-ground or above-ground sprinkler systems is limited to two days per week from 7:00 am to 10:00 am or 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The last digit of your address determines your watering days. This schedule is in effect unless and until our Compliance team declares a drought stage which may have watering restrictions.
Sprinkler Irrigation is allowed from 7:00 am – 10:00 am or 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
| Last Digit of Street Address | Designated Day |
|---|---|
| 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 | Monday & Thursday |
| 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 | Tuesday & Friday |
| No address | Monday & Friday |
STAGE 1 – Mild Conditions
Reduce landscape watering for residential and commercial properties irrigation with a sprinkler or irrigation system to once a week according to the schedule below. Variance requests will not be approved. Starting in Drought Stage 1, bulk customers can pull water only from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
| Last Digit of Street Address | Designated Day |
|---|---|
| 0, 2, 4 | Monday |
| 1, 3 | Tuesday |
| 6, 8 | Thursday |
| 5, 7, 9 | Friday |
| No Street Address | Monday |
STAGE 2 – Moderate Conditions
Reduce landscape watering for residential and commercial properties with irrigation with a sprinkler or irrigation system every other week, according to the schedule below. The Texas Water Company will announce the week that the watering schedule goes into effect following the declaration of Drought Stage 2. The Texas Water Company will announce the week that the watering schedule goes into effect following the declaration of Drought Stage 2
| Last Digit of Street Address | Designated Day |
|---|---|
| 0, 2, 4 | Monday |
| 1, 3 | Tuesday |
| 6, 8 | Thursday |
| 5, 7, 9 | Friday |
| No Street Address | Monday |
STAGE 3 – Severe Conditions
The watering schedule for Stage 3 is the same as for Stage 2. However, additional restrictions to outdoor use may apply (i.e., filling of swimming pools, car washing, and pressure washing).
STAGE 4 – Critical Conditions
Rules prohibit outdoor water use except for uses necessary to sustain livestock. Customers and necessary officials will be notified of appropriate actions regarding the problem.