City of Austin - Stage 2 Watering Restrictions

Beginning Tuesday September 6th, Stage 2 Watering Restrictions take effect for City of Austin customers. 

If you are a residential customer, the revised watering days fall on Saturday (odd ending addresses) and Sunday (even ending addresses).  If you have a multi-family residence or a commercial space, your new watering days are fall on Tuesday (odd ending addresses) and Friday (even ending addresses).  

The new watering restriction prohibits the following:

• automatic irrigation systems operating anytime after 10 a.m. on your specified watering day.  
• vehicle washing at your residence between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.  
• charity car washes unless a waterless system is utilized, automatic fill valves for pools or ponds, running of outdoor fountains except to provide aeration for aquatic life, washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking areas or any other paved areas and EVEN water to be served at restaurants unless it is requested.  

Now that I'm done with the laundry list of do not dos, the only non-restricted items is hand watering which can be done anytime of the day and on any day of the week.  To learn more the heightened restriction visit the Stage 2 Watering Restrictions FAQ.  

Be sure educate yourself about the new watering restrictions.  The City of Austin will begin handing out official warnings beginning Tuesday, September 6th.  If the violation is not corrected, a citation will be issued in Municipal Court with fines set to start at $475.  Ouch!