Stage 2 Restrictions
The Austin City Manager has determined that Stage 2 Water Restrictions will
go into effect on 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)
- 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 positive 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
**Exceptions are made for washing necessary to protect public health, safety or welfare
Water waste is prohibited year-round.
Outdoor Water Use Days
Commercial, Multifamily odd-numbered addresses
Tuesday
Commercial, Multifamily even-numbered addresses
Friday
Residential odd-numbered address
Saturday
Residential even-numbered address
Sunday
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Outdoor Watering Times
Automatic Systems:
Before 10 a.m.
Hose-end Sprinklers, Soaker Hoses:
Before 10 a.m. and/or after 7 p.m.
By Hand:
Any time on any day.
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