City of Austin Implements Stage 2 Water Restrictions

Beginning Monday, August 24, the City of Austin will be implementing a second stage of water restrictions to combat the continued draught seen  throughout Central Texas. The following restrictions have been put in place to help Austin conserve treated drinking water and preserve the existing water supply:

• Outdoor watering is restricted to once a week
• Use of automatic irrigation systems limited to between 12 and 10 a.m. on designated watering day
• Use of outdoor fountains prohibited except when necessary to provide aeration for aquatic life
• Indoor fountains cannot be filled, refilled or have water added
• Automatic fill valves cannot be used to add water to outdoor swimming pools, wading pools or ponds
• Restaurants may not serve water unless requested by the customer
• The washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking areas or other paved areas prohibited except to alleviate an immediate health or safety hazard
• Vehicle washing, except at a commercial carwash, limited to designated times and days unless necessary to alleviate an immediate health or safety hazard
• Charity car washes are prohibited

For more information on water conservation please visit the City of Austin website here.