The City Manager has determined that Stage 2 Water Restrictions took effect Monday, August 24, 2009. These restrictions will be in effect until further notice.

In Stage 2, the following additional restrictions apply to the use of potable water:

• Outdoor irrigation is prohibited except on assigned days at designated times (see once-per-week schedule below)
• Watering by hand or with a bucket is allowed anytime.
• Golf fairway irrigation is limited to assigned days before 10 a.m. and after 7 p.m.
• Golf tee and green irrigation is limited to every other day
• Vehicle washing is limited to designated days and times, with a hand-held bucket or a shut-off nozzle on a hose*
• A person may not conduct or participate in a charity car wash
• The use of outdoor ornamental fountains is prohibited except to provide aeration for aquatic life
• A person may not fill, refill, or add water to an indoor fountain
• No automatic fill valves are allowed for pools or ponds
• Washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, patios or other paved surfaces is prohibited*
• A restaurant may not serve water to a customer unless requested by the customer

Water waste is prohibited year-round.

Variances to the watering restrictions are granted in extremely limited circumstances, and require an application form to be submitted to AWU. Customers should follow the watering schedule until a request is approved.

Questions about the Stage 2 watering restrictions? Please read our FAQ (pdf).

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.